Remolacha Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 How do you convince your grey that this is a good idea? I think soaking his foot with the broken nail would be good for Conner, but he is not interested! Any magic tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Take the tub of water to an area he's comfortable standing in. He might actually not like the vessel you have selected. Sometimes starting with a small tupperware container is better than a big yogurt one for example. Bring towels and paper towel with you and in reach. Crouch down or sit on floor while he puts his paw in the water and just sit there and pet him the whole time, amd reward with treats. Tedious but that's how I've always done it. When hes done, take paw out, just lightly dry the top and praise like no tomorrow! 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...
Time4ANap Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 This is Conner you are talking about. Tell him there will be food afterward! Hope that boy is doing okay. He and his sister need to come for a visit. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 There is no way Lila would stand with her foot in a bowl of water. So I try the baggie method. Put the water in a big bag, try to get the dog to lay in a position so the offending foot is accessible, put the foot in the bag and maneuver it around so the ouchie bit is in the water, have a couple towels handy because water will spill everywhere. Good luck! Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 There is no way Lila would stand with her foot in a bowl of water. So I try the baggie method. Put the water in a big bag, try to get the dog to lay in a position so the offending foot is accessible, put the foot in the bag and maneuver it around so the ouchie bit is in the water, have a couple towels handy because water will spill everywhere. Good luck! I think this is my best bet, no way will he stand in one spot for 5-10 min Don, even food doesn't work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 We use a variation of the bag method -- two baggies, with a very wet washcloth wrapped around the part to soak. Towel underneath. 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...
cleptogrey Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 then don't do it. has a groomer or yourself trimmed the nail back? once it clots, let it heal. the salts are great for bruises and sore pads. don't torture either yourself or conner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 then don't do it. has a groomer or yourself trimmed the nail back? once it clots, let it heal. the salts are great for bruises and sore pads. don't torture either yourself or conner. Most of the nail is gone, there is just a nub. Luckily, that means most of the time it isn't touching the ground. I wanted to give it a good soak to be sure it was clean, I have been cleaning it with a sterile gauze and warm water. Maybe I'll just make up a epsom salt solution and clean it with that. Thanks everyone, I am pretty sure this is bothering me more than him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 We used the baggie method as well. Large gallon size, about 3/4 c of the liquid went in. Incontinence pad underneath to catch leaks and then depending on the side he was laying on and angle I needed I would often prop his leg, around the ankle up on a folded up towel so the foot would hang down a little and make leaking less likely. Zuri didn't mind, he'd just sleep but if Connor does I would just give a kong with PB so he can busy himself licking. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 If he truly won't stand with his foot in a cup or bowl you could rinse the toe from a bottle of saline solution. But it sounds like you just want to clean it once really well and then leave it alone to heal. Connor!!! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
Guest goofydog Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I just made up the Epsom salt/hot water then soak a sock or washcloth with the solution. Then just sit next to the dog while he is laying down and wrap the soaked item around the foot and hold snip until the wrap is cooled. This worked really well after Get Em tore a nail off. Good luck with whatever method you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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