HoundHeavenAZ Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Leah got a sticker in her toe a couple of days ago but I could not get it out. Now the end of it has apparently worn down and I cannot feel or see anything but she still limps sometimes. Is there anything I can do to help work it out?? Maybe soak it? She's VERY reactive about her feet so I don't dare try working or poking on it to get it out. I suppose it will start to pus up after a few days like a splinter will on a person? Thanks - I need some ideas please. Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 My friends dog's did the same thing. She soaked the foot in epsome (spell?) salts for a few days the thorn worked itself out. Good luck. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Soak soak and more soak! You may end up having to wrap the foot- black drawing salve works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Soak and wrap with a poltice of either Epsal ointment or genuine pescalite clay to draw it out. I would try REALLY hard to get it out as its been my experience it can continue to cause problems if left in there and healed over. It may take upwards of a week of this to draw it out but IMO would be well worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BrianRke Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 UGH! That has to be painful. Hope Leah feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted April 13, 2012 Author Share Posted April 13, 2012 Thanks all - will start soaking today! Going now to find a suit of armor to save myself Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Just a note that if it heals over with it still in there it will cause additional problems so as others have said, lots of soaking and if it's not better in a few days then I would do a vet. Also .... sometimes an injury like this might predispose that pad to a corn. To try and prevent that, after soaking puts tons of cream on it to soften it up. This happened to Lucy, she got something in her pad and the vet got it out but, it was still very sensitive as she was limping and our concern was that it would callous and possibly turn into a corn - soaking and creams seemed to help and she is no longer limping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Soak with epsom salts a few times a day for 5-10 mins at a time for about a week. It hopefully will come out on its own or you can help express it once it's softened down. 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...
cleptogrey Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 i agree on the epsom's salts, it's a pain but does wonders. this stuff works as well.....massengil douche. i used to buy the powder and soak paws in it, you will be amazed at what comes out(3xs a day as well). but that black wierd oinment is remarkable- it helped draw a cactus thorne out of my foot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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