Guest damianfl Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hi, My name is Damian. My wife Charlene, Starbuck and I just moved to Florida from New Jersey. So we do not have a vet or any greyhound friends yet. Starbuck just split her claw. Don't know how she did it - but I'm worried about her. Especially because she actually limped a little bit and she never shows pain. Plus to make matters worse, my wife just left to visit her grandparents on other side of Florida. So I am not sure whether I should tell her to come home, go to the emergency room or what??? I have read on other forums that nails usually just heal on their own. I just want some guidance to be sure. Please anything you share will be HUGELY appreciate by me and Starbuck (It looks red and raw but is not and actually has not really bled at all) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Welcome to Florida. From your picture and description, I would not deem this as an emergency in my house as long as there is no bleeding. If it is bleeding a lot, you can try cornstarch or flour to help stop it. If it starts bleeding in the morning, I would re-assess the nail and consider seeing a Vet during regular Saturday hours. I personally think just about any Vet should be able to stop bleeding of a toe, regardless of how greyhound knowledgeable they are. Good luck and let us know how Starbuck does. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I'd say look up a vet with Sat hours and call them tomorrow morning. I wouldn't worry about it too much tonight unless it starts to bleed uncontrollably. Welcome to Greytalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 What part of Florida are you located in? We love to recommend our favorite greyhounds vet to you. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 welcome. I agree it isnt a evet visit. None of my greys ever split a nail but my foster did. I just kept it clean (he would to lickiing it). the edges of the quick is what u are seeing. I never went to a vet but it did take a good month for the nail to cover it. Is the nail still attached or loose? I did have to cut some off. Now mind you it was his dew claw not the last to like on your babe so I think you might want a vet to look at to make sure it doesnt get infected. good luck Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I agree that any vet can help with a split toenail. Let your wife enjoy her visit--it probably doesn't require two adults to deal with one split nail! There are many dog tracks in Florida, so I imagine most of the vets are familiar with Greyhounds. Your girl is very pretty! I'd throw a piece of tape around the nail if it were my dog--to sort of hold the pieces together, like a vice! Good luck, and welcome! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 She's beautiful, and welcome.I am going through the same thing with one of my girls, although it wasn't from trauma.I would get in to see a vet and at least get her on antibiotics so no infection will develop.And even though it's a minor injury, that hurts so I would ask for Tramadol for pain.If she'll let you, I would do an epsom salt soak .IF it's from trauma, any vet should be able to help but if there's a secondary cause, then I would only see a Grey savy vet. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Hi, Where are you located? It does look a bit uncomfortable but not an evet visit. Greys are notoroiusly sensitive about their feet. I'm in the Tampa area, lots of grey savvy vets here if you are nearby..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 How is Starbuck doing? Please give us an update. Thanks Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest damianfl Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thank you so much for your feedback! Starbuck is doing fine. No bleeding. No limping. I keep washing it with a little peroxide. She's most laying down (thought that's usually all she ever does :oP ) We are in Saint Augustine. So we could definitely use a greyhound friendly vet recommendation if you have one. And does anybody know where we can find grey events in st aug or jacksonville? Thanks again for your help dL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Did you say Jacksonville? Bingo. Put this on your calendar. Sandy Paws Sandy Paws, Jacksonville Florida-based Greyhound Rescue, Greyhound Events and more! ... Sandy Paws - where does the money go? Posted by: dione on 07/03/2008 09:09 (Read: 95) www.sandypaws.org Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 (edited) Welcome! We are in St. Augustine too! We actually use St. Johns Vet on US 1 and Jackson Vet on the island. Dr. Burkhalter at St. Johns is grey saavy. For Lola's surgery, we took her to U of F vet school in Gainesville. Maybe we could get together sometime. p.s. your grey is adorable!!! Edited August 2, 2008 by argolola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 You'll make a lot of great connections here. If you're still washing your girls foot, don't continue to use Peroxide. Better to use a first aid wash or epsom salt.Continuous use of Peroxide will kill the good bacteria Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 glad she seems better. I bet it is sore that part of the nail isnt usually exposed(prob why it has a hard nail cover) Ditto the no peroxide. I usually flush all my pups wounds with saline solution. Good luck on finding all the info u need This sight for sure will be able to help you from fun to vets Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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