Guest Hollys2hounds Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) I am writing this from work, and not physically with Lexy at the moment. Lexy was being her normal nutty self today, running like a lunatic, and playing joyfully. Upon her coming into the house, we noticed she was bleeding, and it seems her toe nail is missing. She was not in any pain--not limping, not favoring her foot, so we dipped her foot in corn starch, and the bleeding seemed to stop. I went off to work, and have received a few calls from DH that Lexy's foot seems to start and stop bleeding. He put her foot into a sock, and then she bled thru the sock. He used some styptic powder, and that again stopped it for a while. I spoke with the vet, and they don't seem very concerned.... DH says it starts and stops with her movement. Any ideas? suggestions? I will not be home for three more hours, but DH can always bring her to e-vet and I can meet him... Edited December 5, 2008 by Hollys2hounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 My Kassie did this somehow to her dew claw nail, broke irt right in half and you could see the bloody quick. It did bleed a little but she kept it clean and it dried up. Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Been through it several times with Misty. As long as you can get the bleeding to stop, no need to run to an e-vet. You may want to consider calling your vet for an antibiotic just to be sure no infection sets in. My experience has been if the quick is exposed, it's going to hurt. With Misty I made sure to have Tramadol on hand for the first few days 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...
RobinM Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Oh my poor sister!!! Chloe says and to make you feel better Lexy, this too is for you. Love you, Chloe (and the rest of her pack too!) xoxoxox 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 SoulsMom Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Soul has done this also. He didn't act like he was in any pain, so once the bleeding stopped I just kept it aired out and clean. Gave it a spray of Bactine after he would come in from the yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ouch! Poor baby! Hug her for me. 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 ss556 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 No advice here, but scritches and kisses to Lexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 OUCH!!!!Lexy, how do you do these things you zany girl? no advice, just hugs from Monty and me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyvettech Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I agree, If the bleeding stops,no need to see the vet. An anti-biotic is a good suggestion though because it is a place that can be rich with bacteria,better be safe than sorry..Is the nail completly gone?, if not she may have a piece of nail/quick that is hanging and as she moves, it bleeds..If this is the case, she needs it pulled or it will continue to be sore and bleed...Good luck to you and Lexy... I have a Lexi too:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twoskinnydogs Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I have had this happen to a wild boy foster I had several years ago. The entire nail was gone, I called the vet and they said to watch it and start him on antibotics. This has also happened at the kennel a few times. Does not appear to be painful if the whole nail is gone, just kinda messy for a while. Lexi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) Any updates? How is she doing? Edited December 5, 2008 by RobinM 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 December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Thanks for asking,... the bleeding has stopped, but she doesn't seem like herself today. I put a sock on her foot just to protect it, and I will be speaking with the vet later about possibly giving her an antibiotic. My nutty girl will be fine I am sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Maybe a little pain meds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Maybe a little pain meds? 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 Hollys2hounds Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Lexy started her antibiotics, and is in fine spirits tonight. Seems to have no pain at all.... I put her in the yard without the others, and she started RUNNING..... YIKES ... SO...it's walks for her for now!!! Thanks for all the advice, and shared experiences!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Here's hoping that's the end of the story! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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