Fiona3 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 While Fiona was in the yard this morning tossing and chasing her stuffy toy, she slipped on the wet grass and her leg went under her. It was a quick stumble but on her left rear foot, the outside toe was sticking out at a terrible angle. Within 5 minutes I had her at the vet's office and am now waiting to hear if it is broken or dislocated. They will be x-raying it soon so I should have an answer. I've had experienced with Tasha's dislocated toe but have never dealt with a broken toe before. Has anyone had experience with this type of injury or it is handled in a similar manner to the dislocation? Thanks for any input and thoughts you have. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I believe similar manner. Do not let them put a hard cast on! Sending prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Nor a splint....Dallas is still recovering from her splint for her sprained toe.....didn't do a thing for her toe except keep her weight off it and she has sores from where the splint rubbed......if at all possible I'd wrap it and let it heal on it's own. If we had known that's what she had done we wouldn't have taken her in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Zali broke her toe when she was about 4 or 5 months old. I had read a lot on GT on horror stories with casts so I did not have a cast put on her. She had to be on a leash when outside for about a month. No running, jumping, playing - to a puppy that means no fun But she did awesome, she was doing so well I didn't even have the second set of x-rays performed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndlover Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 One of our foster dogs broke his toe a few weeks ago and he is doing great. He had been on pain meds and the foot is only wrapped. His foster mom has to keep him quiet but he is an older, laid back boy so I don't think that has been a problem at all. Good luck with your girl. I'm sure that she will heal up quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 UPDATE: I just brought Fiona home. The toe was dislocated and there was no sign of a fracture so that's good news. Our vet has placed a thick soft wrap around her foot and added a cushioned waterproof bootie to go outside. We have pain medication to give her for 6 days and on Friday her wrap will be checked and changed. Thanks for the advice - it's good to know that a cast would not have been a good thing. Fortunately our vet is wonderful and chose the softer wrapping. Now to keep her quiet until her toe is healed! Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 When Buck broke onr of his middle toes my vet absolutely refused to splint it. He said the risks of transferring pressure up the leg were worse than watching activity levels and letting the toe heal on its own. Buck was fine in about 3 weeks or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 keep the bandage dry, dry and drier. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnsliz Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I echo what Robin says....DRY! Rest is best... good luck with that! Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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