Guest carriej Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Folks, Lately I have found Chance's toenails, especially his back ones look weird. They look like of hollowed out underneath the quick, and they're pointy ish. The front ones look more normal, but they're still a bit beat up looking. Chance will be 4 in Feb. Think there's a chance it could be SLO or just crappy nails? He hasn't lost any.... And actually, one nail that had been removed when we got him (because it was a horn nail) actually grew back, so I thought it was a good sign. Here are some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 one of mine had nails that looked like this,, I figured they were just weird nails and never had them checked out. i'll be watching for what others have to say. 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 carriej Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 When I google pictures of SLO, they are quite severe... So it's hard to judge what might be beginning stages. His nails feel pretty sturdy. Is there anything I could give him I wonder to strengthen them up? I guess they probably don't have a "hair, skin, & nails" vitamin for doggies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hard to tell from the pictures, and I think each case is slightly different anyway. When my boy started to develop SLO (but before I realised what was going on) his nails started to look very bashed up. I remember commenting on it to my husband when I was doing his nails on several occasions, but we didn't think too much of it and just assumed he was bashing up his nails because he's a clumsy boy. The other early sign I remember is that his nails changed shape and started to grow very thick at the cutting end, and some became a bit crumbly whilst other became harder. IIRC these changes appeared several months (possibly as much as a year) before he actually started to lose nails. Probably wouldn't hurt to give Chance fish oil caps if you don't already and also biotin, which is a B vitamin said to strengthen skin and nails, or you could give a B complex supplement which has some biotin in. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 before you spend$$ on a vet try a good groomer who can cut and dremel them. i did notice that my dogs looks beautiful and were stronger after they went on get up and go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Kasey has one on the back that is a little like your second picture that but it doesn't seem to bother him nor has it progressed in severity. I've always thought he might have a bit of SLO in him but I never really investigated. Keep up on some good dremeling and monitor, but I can't confirm if that's SLO or not. 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...
Guest carriej Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Thanks guys! I just thought maybe some people who had houndies with SLO would have recognized some early signs or something. He is due to go to the vet soon for his rabies shot, so I will mention it to her then. She is a great vet, but she has the total "wait and see approach" so I know if I mentioned it to her at this stage she would probably think I was being overly paranoid. Chance has definite fish allergies, so fish oil is a no go. Would coconut oil help? I had been giving it to him regularly but have kind of been slacking off the last few months as it's hard to find here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Did you post the pictures/question on the greyhounds with SLO Facebook page? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Chance has definite fish allergies, so fish oil is a no go. Would coconut oil help? I had been giving it to him regularly but have kind of been slacking off the last few months as it's hard to find here. It's omega 3 that you want, so maybe flax oil? Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carriej Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Will try the flax oil, thanks! As for the SLO page, I didn't know it existed! I will search for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I answered on the facebook page but I think your dogs nails look healthy. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) I answered on the facebook page but I think your dogs nails look healthy. i just dremeled felix's today- clipped them yesterday. they looked the same as your pic. it's normal to have the hollow in the nail- that gets dremeled as well as the tip.but only using a dremel i don't seem to get enough off. the slo nails that i have seen are funky at the nail bed. check out http://www.doberdawn.com/doberdawn/dremel.html and there were some basic instructions on how to cut your dog's nails on youtube. sometimes it's easier to hire a friend or go to a groomer.(i'm the friend in my area). Edited January 27, 2015 by cleptogrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Danger chews his nails into sharp points similar to the pictures. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaggieMae Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Newbie here! What is SLO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Symmetrical Lupoid Onychodystrophy (SLO) Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 My lupus pup had crumbly nails. If I clipped them they just crumbled. Dremeling was easy because they were so soft. I don't think your pup's nails look anything like hers did. Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Those look like normal nails to me, worn by pavement. My dog's nails look like that I think and she does not have SLO. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carriej Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 well, I kind of thought it might have been natural wear but everything is covered in several feet of snow.. He's been walking on fluffy snow for months. Mind you, he is lazy as all get out and after a few minutes he starts to drag behind so walking isn't something we do a ton of. However thanks guys, you have put my mind at ease. I sent them off to the adoption group and she didn't seem to think they looked like SLO either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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