Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Cody punctured his paw on someone's garbage while walking yesterday. No need for stitches but wearing a thera-paw and when I woke up this morning to clean it his paw was puffed up. (just his toes) I know it's from having it on to tight, but he's a pro at getting those boots off. Boots been off since 7 am and it's still puffy. How long does it usually take for the swelling to go down? He's not limping, and it doesn't seem to bother him but I'm concerned. Any advice/experience greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have no advice, Pam, but I hope the swelling goes down soon and Cody feels better. How about putting a bag of frozen peas on it? 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...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have no advice, Pam, but I hope the swelling goes down soon and Cody feels better. How about putting a bag of frozen peas on it? I'll try anything..thanks Connie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Is he on antibiotics? Puncture wounds get infected quite easily. Swelling is one of the first indications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Is he on antibiotics? Puncture wounds get infected quite easily. Swelling is one of the first indications. Was told you use an antibiotic cream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 If you're sure that the puffiness was caused strictly by the boots, take vetwrap and wrap his paws, including the toes. Normal tightness, not overly tight, not loose. Take him for a little walk. The pressure from the wrap plus the increase in circulation from the walk should reduce the swelling almost completely. If it doesn't work, then I would start to worry about infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 If you're sure that the puffiness was caused strictly by the boots, take vetwrap and wrap his paws, including the toes. Normal tightness, not overly tight, not loose. Take him for a little walk. The pressure from the wrap plus the increase in circulation from the walk should reduce the swelling almost completely. If it doesn't work, then I would start to worry about infection. Great advice. Didn't have vetwrap but used elastic bandage. Just got back from walk and it's almost back to normal. Only 2 toes a touch puffy but outside toes and main part of paw normal..Thank you so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Glad to read Cody's on the mend Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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