murrayavenuerx

Good afternoon greyhound lovers, Along with your posts, we have been following up with those who got the corn cream, and so far we are very pleased with the successful results. Most have already begun noticing a difference in the corn after 5-7 days! But if you have not seen much of a change, don't be discouraged! It seems that the longer the dogs have had the corns and the more severe they are, the longer the treatment takes. So be patient and keep at it! We hope to hear from all of you regarding the progress of the treatment. We are attempting to track all of the dogs for the greyhound study we are doing here at the Apothecary. Best wishes and thanks for your continued support!! As always, please don't hesitate to contact us with your concerns and questions. Erica Trimble, PharmD Intern and Susan Merenstein, R.Ph./Owner Murray Avenue Apothecary A Compounding and Wellness Pharmacy 4227 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-421-4996 erica@murrayavenuerx.com www.murrayavenuerx.com

So great to hear that you are starting to see the corn surface! We are tracking all of our greyhounds in a study at our pharmacy, so all feedback is wanted and greatly appreciated! It is normal to start seeing results after a week, especially if the corn isn't severe or has been hulled. Please keep us updated on any changes and observations through phone or email. Thanks! With love for animals, Erica Trimble, PharmD Intern erica@murrayavenuerx.com Murray Avenue Apothecary A Compounding and Wellness Pharmacy 4227 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-421-4996

Sorry for not signing my post! It was from Susan Merenstein, Pharmacist Murray Avenue Apothecary! OOps!

Another Idea is to use the soaked papertowel the the bag then a infant (size 3month/6month size) sock around it all , then I use a hair band to hold it all on, I have had to use this method several times due to toe amps and it works great cause I didnt have a therapaw. I wonder this as well. Maybe someone could make a poll? I don't have any corn dogs myself, but a few that I know of had long racing careers, got the corns after age 4-5, and 2 dogs got corns on the same leg that was broken and ended their career. For the broken leg dogs, I wonder if something about the way they are walking makes it more likely to get a corn? Cassie did have a dislocated toe on the toe she got her corn on. Psi on the other hand has just developed one on each front paw. He never had an injury and was fine till he turned 9 1/2 (retired at 2) Dear Greyhound lovers, I love reading these posts, because people have great ideas. I looked at Espsom Salts and typically these salts "draw out" fluid, puss, etc so I think this may be counterproductive to the "softening effect" we are trying to achieve. To that end I am recommending a soak in olive oil/water or hyaluronic acid (which holds 1000 fold its weight in water) and then covering the paw with a baggie and then the infant sock or bootie sounds good in place of the therapaw. The idea is occlusion both for soaking and then after applying the cream as well.... We are tracking results as part of an ongoing study we are conducting at the pharmacy. I am excited that so many people have contacted us, and we will keep everyone posted on the results. I am copying and pasting our latest information sheet for everyone to see. If anyone has any other questions or concerns please feel free to call my pharmacy at 1-888-799-4247. • Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream This drug information sheet is to be used as a guide to counsel patients on the use and side effects of this medication. Medication: Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream Use: Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream (a Murray Avenue Apothecary proprietary formula) - helps soften and heal the skin, promote removal of corns and calluses, and has anti-inflammatory/anti-pain properties, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties. How to take and store this medicated cream: • Soak the foot/paw for 5-10 minutes in a bath of olive oil and water for about 10-15 minutes. If the owner does not wish to have the animal try to soak in a bath (hard to get the dog to stay I know) then soak a paper towel with the olive oil and water. At this point a baggie or plastic wrap may be put on over the paw and a therapaw bootie on top. Or use Hyaluronic acid mask on the paw, cover with a baggie, and Therapaw for 15 minutes.( Hyaluronic acid holds 1000x its weight in water and is a better hydrator than Epsom salts which actually draws out fluid from the tissue.) The Hyaluronic acid products may be purchased through the apothecary upon request. • The softer the pad the better the cream will work. • Apply cream and massage in well-the cream will appear to be white when rubbed on the pad, keep rubbing until the cream is gone. Wrap the area with saran wrap or a baggie, use a bootie for at least 15 minutes following application to occlude area and allow the cream to be well absorbed. • The cream may be applied into a hulled pad to soften the “hull” to help prevent re-growth of the corn. Sometimes the corn will fall out on its own. Please talk to your vet about pulling out a corn that seems ready to come out before doing this on your own. • Optimal results are typically seen with twice a day applications. • Resolution has been seen in as little as 10 days for mild cases, but may take up to 2 months or more for severe cases with repeated use. • Cream may be used as a prevention, maintenance application varies but may be applied 1-5 times per week- observe animals walking pattern and response. • Store the medicine at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze. - Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. • Side Effects: This cream is non-toxic if used properly and the paw is occluded for 10-15 minutes after application. To date, no side effects have been reported, but it is possible that the following mild reaction may occur: mild localized irritation to surrounding skin. • Precautions: - For topical use only. - Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. - If you do get medicine in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water and call your doctor. - Wash your hands with soap and water after using this medicine. - Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. For more information, please feel free to call the Pharmacist/Owner Susan Merenstein or Intern Erica Trimble between the hours of 9a and 5p at 412-421-4996. Questions can also be sent by e-mail to Erica@MurrayAvenueRx.com or SusanM@MurrayAvenueRx.com • NOTE: All greyhounds using the cream will be entered into our Greyhound/Callus Study. We appreciate feedback and results. Please report any information, results, or feedback to Erica@MurrayAvenueRx.com. We appreciate your support in this important endeavor.

Just a couple other bits of info from Murray Avenue Apothecary.... We are located in PA on the east coast (Eastern Std Time Zone). So our hours may be a little different for those of you on the west coast. We are open M-F 9:00am-5:00pm. Also, regarding application of the corn cream, you may want to wash your hands BEFORE and after each time you apply the cream to prevent any unwanted particles from getting on/around the corn. Have a great weekend!!!

Dear Greyhound lovers, This is our NEW info sheet which should answer some of the questions posted. Every time I talk to another vet or read posts on the forum, I gain more information and perspective on this problem. One interesting thing I learned is that it would be a good idea to put the cream in the hulled area to soften the hull to help prevent it from growing. By the way, Epsom salts are an astringent that actually draw OUT water, toxins, puss, etc out of tissues, they do NOT hydrate. I have a couple of great ideas for hydrating the paw before application of the cream! 1. How about olive oil in water, soak paper towel, put over paw, put baggie on top then Therapaw for 20 minutes, then apply the cream, baggie or saran and therapaw for at least 15minutes. 2. An even better softening agent is hyaluronic acid which is contained in a spray called Hydrating Rain. This is available at the apothecary for 39.00 for 2 oz. The advantage here is that hyaluronic acid holds 1000 times its weight in water. Or a hyaluronic acid mask (25.00 for 2 oz)which would be put on the paw and then covered with a baggie and therapaw for about 10-15 minutes. Then the corn cream would then be applied to the paw afterwards, baggie back on or saran to occlude, and therapaw bootie on top for 15 minutes. I hope these suggestions help. We just mailed our first 50 tubes of corn cream today since the story broke! Since we are conducting a study on the greyhound corn response your feedback is invaluable in finding a cure for this problem of this lovely breed. Thanks so much for your patience as we work to create the best product possible and the best information too! Susan Merenstein Pharmacist Murray Avenue Apothecary Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream This drug information sheet is to be used as a guide to counsel patients on the use and side effects of this medication. Medication: Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream Use: Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream (a Murray Avenue Apothecary proprietary formula) - helps soften and heal the skin, promote removal of corns and calluses, and has anti-inflammatory/anti-pain properties, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties. How to take and store this medicated cream: - Soak the foot/paw for 5-10 minutes in a bath of olive oil and water for about 10-15 minutes. If the owner does not wish to have the animal try to soak in a bath (hard to get the dog to stay I know) then soak a paper towel with the olive oil and water. At this point a baggie may be put on over the paw and a therapaw bootie on top.Or use Hydrating Rain mask on the paw, cover with a baggie, and therapaw for 15 minutes. Hyaluronic acid holds 1000x its weight in water and is a better hydrator than Epsom salts which actually draws out fluid from the tissue. The softer the pad the better the cream will work. Apply cream and massage in well-the cream will appear to be white when rubbed on the pad, keep rubbing until the cream is gone. Wrap the area with saran wrap or a baggie, use a bootie for at least 15 minutes following application to occlude area and allow the cream to be well absorbed. - The cream may be applied into a hulled pad to soften the “hull” to help prevent re-growth of the corn. If the corn is coming out of the pad and is loose, it may be pulled out, but may see a tiny bit of blood. This should not be a problem. Sometimes the corn will fall out on its own. - Optimal results are typically seen with twice a day applications. - Resolution has been seen in as little as 10 days for mild cases, but may take up to 2 months or more for severe cases with repeated use. - Cream may be used as a prevention, maintenance application varies but may be applied 1-5 times per week- observe animals walking pattern and response. - Store the medicine at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze. - Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Side Effects: This cream is non-toxic if used properly and the paw is occluded for 10-15 minutes after application. To date, no side effects have been reported, but it is possible that the following mild reaction may occur: mild localized irritation to surrounding skin. Precautions: - For topical use only. - Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. - If you do get medicine in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water and call your doctor. - Wash your hands with soap and water after using this medicine. - Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. For more information, please feel free to call the Pharmacist/Owner Susan Merenstein or Intern Erica Trimble between the hours of 9a and 5p at 412-421-4996. Questions can also be sent by e-mail to Erica@MurrayAvenueRx.com. NOTE: All greyhounds using the cream will be entered into our Greyhound/Callus Study. We appreciate feedback and results. Please report any information, results, or feedback to Erica@MurrayAvenueRx.com. We appreciate your support in this important endeavor.

Hi All.... I know how patiently you have been awaiting info about our Greyhound corn treatment that was on the news. I have posted information below. We appreciate all of your interest and support! We are only here to help! Please feel free to contact us at 412-421-4996 or email at erica@murrayavenuerx.com. Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream This drug information sheet is to be used as a guide to counsel patients on the use and side effects of this medication. Medication: Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream Use: Greyhound/Corn and Callus Cream (a Murray Avenue Apothecary proprietary formula)- helps soften and heal the skin, promote removal of corns and calluses, and has anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties. How to take and store this medicated cream: - Follow the directions exactly as they are written on the tube of medication. - Soak the foot/paw for 5-10 minutes in a warm salt water bath. Pat dry. Apply cream and massage in well. Wrap the area with saran wrap or use a bootie for 15 minutes following application to occlude area allow the cream to be well absorbed. - Optimal results are typically seen with twice a day applications. - Resolution has been seen in as little as 10 days but may take up to 2 months with repeated use. - Store the medicine at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze. - Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Side Effects: It is possible that the following mild reactions may occur: mild localized irritation to surrounding skin. This cream is non-toxic if used properly and the paw is occluded for 10-15 minutes after application. Precautions: - For topical use only. - Do not apply to wounds or areas of open skin. May be applied around wounds. - Avoid contact with eyes, lips, and mucous membranes. - If you do get medicine in your eyes, rinse your eyes with water and call your doctor. - Wash your hands with soap and water after using this medicine. - Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. For more information, please feel free to call the pharmacist Susan Merenstein or intern Erica Trimble between the hours of 9a and 5p at 412-421-4996.