BauersMom Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 This is my foster with the +VF titer. His pads were alllll cut up and open sores when we first got him. Kept monitoring, keeping them clean, watching as things improved... but now I think we're at the end of the 'improvement' stage and they still are just not right. The spots don't seem formed like the corns I've dealt with, but the pads are hard and calloused like a corny pad would be. But it's on almost every single pad, and some are still quite open and sore-looking. Three different feet: No doubt this causes some of his limping, but watching him move, you can tell he has pain coming from other areas too, like his hips, etc. Any ideas on what I should do? Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 owee!! i would slather BagBalm all over his toes, then put baby socks on, and booties over that. poor guy --- that looks painful. if they don't heal up, i'd be into the vet to have them looked at. good luck! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) I've seen some corns that looked that bad. Poor pup! I'd do as suggested, cover with bag balm and socks or protective boots and see if they improve. Edited March 27, 2012 by JillysFullHouse Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Would that be ok to do with the ones that are open sores? I hesitated putting anything on them other than some neosporin for fear of irritating it more. I know, the poor guy. He has such a sweet personality, even though I know he must be hurting! Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 yes, i've put bag balm on open pads before. it's greasy stuff, so keep the feet covered with booties. i would think in a week you should see improvement. Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Ouch baby! I think I would soak them with salts and get booties and try bag balm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlady Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Yes, as others have said, Bag Balm. It really works wonders. I have used it on my own cracked hands in the winter. Also, as others have said, cover with baby socks/booties/etc., as it is greasy. www.bagbalm.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Shiloh Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Would that be ok to do with the ones that are open sores? I hesitated putting anything on them other than some neosporin for fear of irritating it more. I know, the poor guy. He has such a sweet personality, even though I know he must be hurting! Coconut oil .. coming in really late and inserting comment without having read whole thread, but the Coconut Oil should do no harm and has antibiotic as well as healing properties without clogging things up. Not to be a naysayer on the Bag Balm, I know lots of people use it.. but my holistic vet doesn't like it -- they use other things like Buck Mtn. Wound Balm, which has plantain in it... Now I'll go read the rest of the thread and find I've posted a complete non sequitor but that's ok, Coconut oil is quite miraculous sometimes. (that being said, Bag Balm is probably just fine... I haven't been using it, but if it's not licked -- ) Edited March 27, 2012 by Mom2Shiloh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Oh my. I have a question - it looks a bit like fungus - is it hard? For some reason I'm thinking the houndie has been standing in his own "stuff" for a while.....just wondering how clean his space was while living there. Edited March 27, 2012 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Has the hound been checked for hyperkeratosis? Although rare in greys, we did have a foster with this condition and his pads looked very much like this. In addition, if they were left untreated they would split open, causing open sores similar to what I see here. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Has the neosporin ever made his feet better? I only ask because some people--and presumably some dogs--are allergic to neosporin, so that treatment with it only makes things worse. If there's any doubt, try polysporin instead. (My mother, sister, and I all are allergic to neosporin.) Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 IMO, soak them in warm water with some salts and then put on Bag balm and if the dog will not lie down for about 30 minutes, cover with baby socks otherwise, you can leave uncovered. If you don't see improvement in 1 week, you might need to check for a fungal/bacterial condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Somehow I knew they would look just like Mizzy's looked. She did not have VF. She had them biopsied and I'll have to look for the report. Basically, nothing but overgrowth of the pad. Lousy pictures, but I think you can get the idea. I will say that Mizzy's were not sore unless I took off a lot of the overgrowth. To properly diagnosis you need a biopsy of the pad. I wouldn't do it until he's better from the VF Edited March 27, 2012 by Burpdog Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Oh my. I have a question - it looks a bit like fungus - is it hard? For some reason I'm thinking the houndie has been standing in his own "stuff" for a while.....just wondering how clean his space was while living there. Yes, hard - if I try, I could probably flake off the overgrowth stuff (but I don't). Doesn't seem "deep" like a corn. He was in a clean kennel before I got him - but since Feb he's been at my house and the house is clean (it is, I swear! ) Has the hound been checked for hyperkeratosis? Although rare in greys, we did have a foster with this condition and his pads looked very much like this. In addition, if they were left untreated they would split open, causing open sores similar to what I see here. Interesting, no hadn't looked into that. Has the neosporin ever made his feet better? I only ask because some people--and presumably some dogs--are allergic to neosporin, so that treatment with it only makes things worse. If there's any doubt, try polysporin instead. (My mother, sister, and I all are allergic to neosporin.) I only used it the first week when his pads were bloody and a mess. Haven't used it since, though. Mizzy's feet look similar, Diane - just minus the sores. I haven't messed with his feet at all, except to keep them clean, so the overgrowth or whatever it is seems to crack open on its own... Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 No advice but poor pup Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 (edited) Until you figure it out, bag balm will be safe. If he will allow a sock on it'll help can't believe I found it (btw--no way I would go to a determatologist again, went there first, another story) Edited March 27, 2012 by Burpdog Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Until you figure it out, bag balm will be safe. If he will allow a sock on it'll help Thanks! We do have bag balm, so I will give it a shot tonight. He's good about everything, so I'm sure he won't mind the socks. Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'll vouch your house is clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'll vouch your house is clean. Thanks. Diane - did you do anything with her pads as a treatment? And who would recommend seeing for a specialist, if anyone? Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I was going to say either a fungus or a virus. There are so many case of (fill-in-the-blank) that Manuka honey can help, I wonder if it could be effective on these poor feet? Remember the baby socks Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greydawg Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) Ditto on trying the Bag Balm and socks. I would apply it to his pads twice a day, if possible. I hope it helps the poor guy. Let us know, ok? Edited March 28, 2012 by Greydawg Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 When it's time, you can do a biopsy of the pad. I would not do it until he licks the VF unless the vet feels it's safe. I love my vet dearly, but I don't know what he was thinking that day as he biopsied a front & rear pad, on the same side. Have you ever seen a dog run on two legs, on the same side? I don't know how she figured that one out Bag balm & socks. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Has the hound been checked for hyperkeratosis? That's what I was thinking, too. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 As far as I know there are three very distinctive types of hyperkeratosis. The foster we had was diagnosed with Familial Footpad Hyperkeratosis. There is not cure but the condition is treated with daily foot soaks and frequent filing with a dremel ot the crusty overgrowth on the pads. He is doing well, and with regular treatment, has very few open fissures anymore. When these do occur they are prone to infection so a topical antibiotic cream or oral antibiotics may be needed. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) We did the socks and bag balm last night and he licked all his socks. I muzzled him with a muzzle with a poop guard and he just continued to lick the inside of it trying to get to the socks. I took the socks off, wiped his paws and now he's still licking at his feet. Bag balm must taste real good. Edited March 28, 2012 by BauersMom Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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