Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 (edited) Of course my current vet does not have weekend hours Sadie was limping pretty badly this morning, right front paw. This is the paw that has the weird thing on her pad that I don't think is a corn but have no idea what it is. Of course, it could be corn. What do I know? I gave her an ascripton because I cannot stand to see her hobbling around. Roy says she's better. I'm going to take her in on Monday if they have any appointments open (my day off). I'm thinking I might have her leg exrayed just for peace of mind. She limps occasionally, usually on a front paw, but I couldn't tell you if it's always the same paw. She was especially pokey (slow) on our walk last night. I noticed a slight limp but nothing noticeable to a non-neurotic mom. What are the possibilities I should discuss with the vet? Corn Soft Tissue Injury ????? I'm not allowing myself to think anything worse than that. Since this is a recurring thing, I'm not too worried that it's anything more serious, but I'd like to be prepared with questions before I go. Edited August 18, 2008 by BlackandBrindle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Any chance you get a picture of her pad? The one that has this "wierd thing" on it? 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 BlackandBrindle Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I'll check my photobucket for the earlier pictures. It's kinda morphed into something else at this point, but I'll get pictures when I get home. Sometimes I hate working Saturdays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I don't know from corns either, but if you have already noticed a "weird thing" on this foot, that would be my first choice for what's causing the limp. Did she have any racing injuries? Is it swollen? Does she react when you feel/manipulate her leg and foot? Sorry for the 20 questions just trying to get an idea of what it might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 That's what it used to look like. NOw it's kind of hard but not terribly so, lighter in color, and mostly on the edge of the paw pad. No racing injuries that I know of. She had a back toe amputated before we adopted her. She also had a pretty short racing career. It's not swollen, and when I prodded it she didn't react. I squeezed the paw, put her through range of motion for the whole leg, and no reaction that I could tell. I'm thinking it's something to do with the pad, but I don't know what it is and it's making me nuts!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 well, like I said, I've never had to deal with corns, but that sure does look like it could be one to me I'd keep her off her feet as much as possible and take her in Monday. Hopefully some of the more corn-knowledgable people will see this! (spell check doesn't think corn-knowledgeable is a word! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 It actually looks like a callus of some type vs a corn. For the weekend I would use bag balm on it which will soften it. I have a tendancy to always want my vet to look at whatever it is vs trusting my own judgement. But the bag balm should help. It's done wonders for Wayne's pads and his corn. Sadie girl, feel better so you can come to California 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...
GreytNut Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 That sounds an awful lot like a corn. They can be quite painful to walk on. I'd be more concerned if she had pain in other parts of her foot, joints, etc. But what you describe sounds... corny. The vet will obviously be able to tell, but I don't think you need to climb the walls if you have to wait for a Monday appointment. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh, poor Sadie girl. Can't tell what it is. Hope you can get her to the vet on Monday. Waiting SUCKS, but breathe. It might well be nothing too serious. If she's limping, there must be some kind of pain or at the very least some discomfort, but it could be a number of things. Try not to worry too much at this stage. But - it goes without saying - please keep us posted! :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Roy has noticed the changes in her paw pad so I'm really thinking corn. UGH!!! Gonna order some therapaws I think. What size do you get for a greyhound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 No advice from here just big hugs to your girl. Prayers for a quick resolution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I don't know, one of the members of our group has some for her 10 year old boy Frankie. I'll email her right away and let you know what she says. How much does Sadie weigh right now? Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 no thoughts or advice here - just sending Sadie scritches and chants for the corn to go away quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 She weighs aroune 65 give or take a couple of pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh no! I've never had corns to deal with but my friend Cynde has one that her doggie Caddy won't walk on the patio & he barely walks on the grass, he does okay on the carpet but not in the kitchen on the tile. Bless your soul. I have no advise but just hold tight, Monday will be here before you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Oh, poor Sadie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Poor baby. It's no fun to have a painful foot. Would it help to soak it or wrap it in a warm cloth soaked in Epsom salt? Not meaning to hijack, but I have to ask a question pertinent to the discussion here, what is the difference between a callous and a corn? I thought they were the same thing, but that corn was slang for callous. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I use therapaws for Wayne. What they tell you to do is put a piece of paper under her foot and trace it. Then measure the length and the width. The one I use is S/M2 and Wayne's a big boy 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Poor baby. It's no fun to have a painful foot. Would it help to soak it or wrap it in a warm cloth soaked in Epsom salt? Not meaning to hijack, but I have to ask a question pertinent to the discussion here, what is the difference between a callous and a corn? I thought they were the same thing, but that corn was slang for callous. Coming from me you know you'll really get a really "simple" explanation. But a callus is all surface whereas a corn starts below the surface. Told you it would be simple And a corn grows, a callus doesn't. 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...
fritofeet Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Your pic looks like Diesel's corn only smaller. It is on the edge of his pad too. I'd send you a pic, but I just "hulled" him last night again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Mork's last corn started out like that. After several months it became much more defined, with the pin point middle. Regarding the TheraPaws - Mork wears medium at 80+ pounds. Call the number on the website - they are amazingly helpful in helping choose a size, and you get 5 dollars off if you mention it's for a rescue grey. They work wonders, btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Sending prayers for Sadie Girl. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 So now I'm thinking it's not that pad, but the one next to it and that it's bruised. When I push on that one, she pulls her foot away. Here are pictures. What do you think? The funny looking pad... The one that seems to hurt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Aww, poor Miss Sadie! I hope you figure out what it is, and that she feels better soon! Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Definintely looks like something going on with the other pad too....maybe another corn forming If I were you I would soak the foot in some warm water (with some epsom salts if you have any) it may relieve the pain a little until you can get to see the vet. Hugs to you and Sadie Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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