Zoolady Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 DH was making dinner and I went into the living room and noticed a couple spots of blood on the love seat and couch sheets, then saw a bigger spot. We checked the dogs out and when I lifted Ben's leg he did a mini GSOD and we saw his dewclaw looked huge and was bleeding. Off to the vet which is our regular vet that's open 24 hours a day. They said his dewclaw was torn and the nail would most likely have to be removed. Big concern because his heart almost stopped during a dental. They said they could give him something that would shut off the transmitters and he wouldn't feel pain that they had the ability to reverse quickly. The nail was removed and he was sent home with antibiotics and pain medicine. He is to keep the bandage on at least 24, preferably 48 hours. I stayed home with him today to make sure he doesn't take the bandage off. He is sleeping comfortably. Here are pictures from last night. The hurse wrote Get Well and put a heart on the tape and signed it. Quote Alice (missing 12/7/05), Wonder and Ben And our beloved Bridge Kids... Inky, Maui, Murphy, Ragamuffin, Della and Natalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoofBert Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 WOW! What a heart stopper! Glad to hear and see that he is home.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 awww, no wonder he feels bad...they gave him a pink bandage I sure hope he heals quickly! Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Sending healing prayers! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moebaaviva Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Poor guy! Here's hoping for a swift recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Poor thing! Hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Poor baby! That's the fourth different poster I've seen with that same blue/brown Costco dog bed! Saw it myself three days ago... I hope your guy feels better soon. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Been there with torn dew claws -- not pretty! Feel better soon, Ben. And you look cute in your "satellite dish"! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 One of mine has a dew claw that sticks out almost 90 degrees and I have wondered why they aren't removed when they are babies. I'm glad he is feeling better and he does look handsome with the bucket on his head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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