Guest Hollys2hounds Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Gunner and Lexy were playing in the yard two days ago. No noise, no scream, nothing, but upon him coming in, we noticed a slight limp. I felt around inside the pads and did feel a tiny piece of wood or a thorn or something, and immediately removed it (back left foot). Since then, he is not putting 100% of his weight on that foot, and the inside of the foot is tender to the touch. He is using the foot, just not fully. If I feel around the inside of his pads, he cries. (but it does not look or feel like any remnants are left) There is no swelling, no redness. I am not sure this is the complete problem. The foot and toes can be manipulated with no pain. I have been soaking it in Epsom salts, and trying to keep him off it as much as possible. I called the vet, and they made an appointment for me for Monday afternoon. Any other ideas I can try for my baby over the weekend? Do you think he should be seen earlier than Monday? Vet said they will check ligaments for ACL tear? Could this be? He is acting fine. Eating fine. Perhaps it is just a bruise, and I am over reacting, but I hate seeing my boy uncomfortable!!! Update: Friday night: The limp seems worse... we have a 9:40am at the vet... please pray this is not ligament damage in his foot/leg.... Edited May 31, 2008 by Hollys2hounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Is it too early to be a bee sting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow8 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Pure aloe vera gel works wonderful when one my dogs gets a thorn or otherwise in their foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Not sure what is going on.... limp is worse, and we are off to the vet in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 ACL tear would NOT present as a painful foot. My last dog ruptured his. They typically will not use their leg at all with a totally rupture, and a tear would be a serious limp but the pain would be up near the "knee," not in the paw. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Please update about Gunner when you get home. Prayers that all is ok. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Update Saturday am DH brought Gunner to the vet. She thinks he might have stepped on something, so for now we will treat conservatively. She prescribed an antibiotic and pain meds (not sure which one). We will keep soaking with epsom salts, and rest him We will check in with vet on Wednesday. My poor baby boy. When he walks, he does seem to use all four feet, but when he runs he favors the back left one. Thank you for asking about my boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Just a thought here but be on the look out for a developing corn. One of our hounds had all kinds of testing done, had the pad dug out twice, biopsy sent to the lab and after all this, it turned out to be a corn. I hope Gunner is feeling better soon. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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