Guest FreddyGirl Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Corey came in from the backyard with blood on his back left foot. I saw that the toenail was cut, not hanging off. I wiped it off, stopped the bleeding. Is there anyting else I should be doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If it stopped bleeding, I would spray some gentocin on it. 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 Energy11 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Torn Pads; Pulled Nails, Corns, and other foot injuries: One of THE most common injuries to your greyhounds are foot injuries. For torn pads, pulled or broken off nails, clean the wound with antibacterial soap and water, blot dry. Apply Trypzyme-V ointment or spray, or triple antibiotic ointment to the wound. Cover with a clean toddler sock (*usually shoe size 3-8.5), and tape the sock on loosely (*too tight will cut off the circulation to the foot ... you should be able to slide you pinkie finger between the tape and sock with ease) with tape, preferably, Transpore clear tape. Cover with a bootie. I use the high booties available from The Voyagers: http://www.k9apparel.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=5. Usually, a torn nail will fall off in a matter of days, but it is advisable to see your veterinarian for a course of antibiotics and follow-up for the injury. QUIK STOP CAN BE USED TO STOP BLEEDING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Cleaned and put on the triple antibiotic ointment. Will do the same and "sock up" after the last turn out. thank you for the advice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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