Guest sunshine123 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Hi Gangster had his surgery last Thursday to remove the tumor that was growing bigger and bigger on his paw. Surgery was a success and the biopsy results came back benign . NOW, how does one keep a sneaky Greyhound from licking his boo-boo????? I have tried my socks, baby socks and following him around endlessly...... But, somehow ~ the minute I turn my back, he is in it again!!!!!!!!!!!!! I muzzle him and crate him while I am at work..... I thought I would give him a break from all that this weekend. Any ideas? E-collar won't happen!! That will just freak him out!!! Pictures below ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I am really happy he is back home and recovering I am sorry besides using the sock and you can't do the e-collar, and I don't think a thera paw will fit over that, I am really not sure. We are praying that it is a really quick recovery. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I would suggest a poop cup in the muzzle, but you have to watch to make sure he doesn't throw up, that is the only concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunshine123 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I feel bad. He is going to think his new name is "leave it". Poor guy. He is on antibiotics 3 times a day. Tramodyl for pain twice daily. Previcox once daily for pain. Which, with the above assortment, does make him sleep more than usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Muzzle with a poop cup or tape, and a plain old sock over the foot. Actually doesn't look bad -- that should heal nicely. So glad to hear it was benign! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Vet Wrap, Vet Wrap and more Vet Wrap. Of course it probably needs to be exposed to air. Good Luck 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...
ahicks51 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 You could also muzzle and "bootie" the paw with an IV bag. Cut out the bottom so it can breathe- it doesn't need to be much longer than the paw itself. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I've found that putting a baby sock on the foot followed by the foot from a pair of child's tights/pantyhose works well. None of my kids will lick owies if they have pantyhose on (I don't think they like how it feels on their tongues) Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Muzzle and poop cup works pretty good. If you are concerned about having a poop cup on all the time, you can cut it in half to make it more open to keep him cooler. Someone just gave me that idea recently - I thought it was super. I've also been successful with a sock taped at the top and put something like bitter apple on the sock. A vet in KC makes up a great mixture of bitter apple and liquid heat that works really good. They don't want any part of that taste! Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ejw Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 Another vote for bitter apple spray. You can spray it on the sock. It's deterrent value will dissipate in about 10-12 hours, so you will need to re-spray. Do you have winter boots? I put Jamaica in a winter boot with velcro straps and sprayed that too. If I did it again, however, I would cut a hole in the boot -- her foot really sweat in the boot, and I took it off anytime she was laying where I could monitor her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 E-collar may ultimately be your best bet. Nelly was in one for five weeks last year, after ear surgery. What our vets told us was that the first 24 hours are the worst--but after that, they really seem to settle in fine. That was certainly true in Nelly's case! Plus, when we were able to watch her and reasonably certain she wouldn't kick at her head , she got a break from the collar. Another alternative is the Comfy Cone, a soft e-collar: http://www.inthecompanyofdogs.com/itemdy00...?T1=D81037+BK+S My allergy kids love theirs, altho' I'm not sure how well they'd do at protecting a *paw,* and for long-term use, they do tend to lose a little bit of rigidity. But for a couple of days, long enough to take a hound's mind off an injury, it might be perfect. Neither of my guys has protested even a little bit about having to wear theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Oh thank goodness it was B9!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ola Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 I imagine it will itch as it heals - I wonder if there are some anti-itch sprays that may be safe to apply on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EMcElfresh Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 You can use a "cervical collar" - or "bite not" collar - Gordon had one when he had his tail amputated, it doesn't block their eyesight so they don't freak out ... you can make one by rolling up a towel, then wrapping it around his neck and securing it with duct/packing tape. We made a tiny one out of a facecloth for Pepper (chi) after her spay so she wouldn't lick. This is Gordon in his Bite Not collar (we were trying to make it more festive with the bandanna ), and a link to how to make one yourself out of a rolled up towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted September 2, 2008 Share Posted September 2, 2008 Glad to hear it was benign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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