ahicks51 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Only the front paws. Pads look normal. 41 races, retired for a pulled muscle, 2-1/2 YO male. Vet (retired greyhound track vet) said it was from tendon damage, but didn't know the dog as a racer. Anyone seen this before? Doesn't seem to cause him any pain. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sometimes they're born with them. I've seen a few over the years but didn't know any of the dogs well. Never saw/heard of any problems relating to them. Dang, wasn't that helpful? Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 my boy had flat feet AFTER we released tendons in the foot --- his Achilles tendons that were repaired too tight -- he walked on them fine, I don't think they hurt him - but he preferred to wear NeoPaws when on long walks. 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...
forevergrey Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I am not a vet but it looks like a wrist injury that is causing some hyper-flexation in the joint which subsequently makes the foot appear flat. It can be an accessory carpal fracture. Most will heal on their own, if there was a chipped bone it will eventually get surrounded by fibrous tissue and won't cause much discomfort. I would probably not do agility or lure coursing the turns can cause a re-injiry. Perhaps an x-ray will give you a better idea if this was indeed a fracture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Only one dog that ever passed through my home as a foster had feet like that - so did his entire litter. They were raised mostly on concrete by an inexperienced owner/breeder. Hi Aaron! Edited May 14, 2013 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 By some of the comments here: http://www.greyhound-data.com/knowledge.php?b=2¬e=547261&order=&x=0 It sounds like early nutrition and breeding. And the links posted by "Tom" in this thread: http://greyhound-data.com/knowledge.php?b=3¬e=300081 Good to see you, Aaron Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Aaron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Aaron!!!! Please don't go away again. You are our voice of knowledge and reason. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have to admit I clicked just because it's been such a long time since I've seen you post! I've actually never seen that before, so I can't be of any help.....but it's good to see you posting here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsrenard Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Aaron!! Quote Missing Zola, my hero and my heart; and Brin, my baby dog, my wisp of love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I have to admit I clicked just because it's been such a long time since I've seen you post! I've actually never seen that before, so I can't be of any help.....but it's good to see you posting here! Same here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvEarsies Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Same here! Me too! Quote Bernadette with Jak, Horizon, Kota, Barnaby, Madison, Earl, Tiggy, Finney, Tommy, Woody, Tyler and Lincoln all at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Welcome back Aaron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvAPuppy Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have nothing to add other then having seen it in a dog with chronically long nails so they can't get up on their toes. The nails in the picture are fine. and mostly I added that so I could say Don't Be A Stranger Anymore Aaron Quote Angie, Pewter, and Storm-puppy Forever missing Misty-Mousie (9/9/99 - 10/5/15)Fort Wayne, Indiana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Aaron!!!! Please don't go away again. You are our voice of knowledge and reason. You've been missed by everyone! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 You are our voice of knowledge and reason. Momma once said, "Son"- because, you know, being her son and all- "if anyone ever says you're the voice of knowledge and reason in the room, tell them they need to get out more." She never said that, but she probably should have. If she would have, it probably would have been after some catastrophic "learning incident," possibly involving venomous insects or possibly a hostile arachnid, something like that. Maybe a snake. It would almost certainly have involved an emergency room visit. Thanks for the advice, everyone. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest budsmom Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Glad to see you back! Please don't be a stranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Ben has flat feet...never been a problem and according to Steve Saras, should never be a problem. eta: nice to hear from you Edited May 15, 2013 by greytpups Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Addie Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 My Addie had feet kind of like that (but not as extreme) The vet just said not to let her jump out of the back of a truck or from a high place like that. She ran around like crazy and never had any problems with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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