Oh, Punkin, that's not even enough teef to make you a jack o' lantern. Sweet girl, I hope you recover soonest and feel so much better with those yuckies gone! Sleep well, CGII!
I wonder if they could do a nerve block on that toe to see if Tony improves. If not, then you'd know you're dealing with something else—another toe or something else altogether. I also wonder if he'd do well with an NSAID (I guess once the steroid shot wears off) since that would be more widespread pain control and could give him some relief while you investigate further. Sweep had a chronic limp from an old racing injury in one toe and she was on Previcox off and on from age 5 to 12.5 when she passed from osteosarcoma. Gabapentin never seemed to do much for her.
In any event, I'm sorry you're dealing with this; I know how frustrating these mystery limps can be!
I think we should split them amongst all the shredders here. We could call them Pack the Rippers? Shredded Fleet? Let's hear some company names, people.
Joey Four-Poops I had "Three-Poo Sweep Thru." Thank you for sharing this! Olewo carrots worked really well for Sweep but less so for Willa, so I'm intrigued.