Guest amour Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 As some of you know I lost my boy recently. I'm ready to start my search again. Saw a beautiful black masked red fawn, great personality. He is 2 and his 2nd left front digit has been amputated to a broken toe. The question is that he has raced on that toe will this cause physical problems down the road? Your input is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddibear Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Not that I am an expert. My Stormy is now 7 and raced 171 races in 3 years. He came to me with the outside rear toe amp. He has no problems,except stepping on acorns on his walks. He has been walking/trotting for 3 years on a goofy foot. I would wonder if more weight would be put on the front legs/feet. I guess others in that bost will reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Most greys do fine with toe amputations and don't have any long term problems, especially if it's a non-weightbearing toe like the 2nd digit (the middle 2 toes bear almost all the weight). At 2 years old, it doesn't sound like he raced for long after the toe amp. My male Wiki had the 2nd digit of his left front amputated after a lure coursing injury. I no longer let him lure course because of the stress of the sharp turns on his toes. However, he occasionally races at amateur meets, and he runs and plays in the yard with no problems. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Don't let a little toe amp turn you off from adopting a wonderful boy! It really makes very little difference to them. The foot adapts to support the weight, and you'll need to watch for arthritis maybe a little sooner. Nothing to worry about at all! GO GET HIM! POST PICTURES!!!!!!! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Nine year old Bee Wiseman came to us at age 7 with only nine toes. She runs and jumps better than many younger greyhounds. We use her one toe disadvantage to get a discount on nail clipping. Nail clipping costs $10 at our adoption group or at Petco. We will not pay more than $9. She only has nine toes, after all. Petco charges us the $9 and calls it a "comb out". True story. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Buck had his rear inside 2nd toe amputated before I got him. Never made any blip in the radar at all. I used to laugh I should get a nail clipping discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twogreytkids Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 My first boy had a toe missing on a rear leg. He lived for 12 years. It never bothered him a bit. Marcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Leah had a toe removed about 3 years ago and it doesn't bother her at all. Unless of course I want to trim nails Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 My Scout came to me at age 9 with an inside toe (does that equal a 2nd digit?) amputated sometime after his racing career. Occasionally one of his toes on either side of the space would swell up -- from extra strain, I assume. Nothing long term, and nothing major. Scout and I would give your prospective adoptee 9 toes up! We use her one toe disadvantage to get a discount on nail clipping. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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