Guest Zoopy Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Hi, I'm new to greyhounds and recently posted as my new boy who I've had for only 3 weeks is not putting weight on his back foot. Went to vets on Thursday and no xray facilities at that office, exam and she "thought" possible toe fracture, rest and antiinflammatory given, return for xray if no improvement. I wasn't there, my partner took him. I've been reading on here about corns and how many vets don't know of them. He definitely walks better on soft floor rather than hard. I've checked his pads with a torch and suspect a corn, although I've no experience of them, there is a darker spot with light circles around it and that pad is definitely the tender one. Does this sound like a corn? Is there anything else I can check? Don't really want them to charge me for an xray if there's a possibility of it being a corn. I'm in the UK and not yet sure if my vet practice has any greyhound expert vets, though I'm doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 The 'Supervet' on Channel 4 famously diagnosed corns on a Greyhound's pads by using white toothpaste ro show them up. Ask your vet to rule out corns first. I'd say it's highly likely if the dog walks a lot better on grass and soft carpets. Story: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Yes, it does sound like a corn to me. We had a similar problem here when my vet thought Ken had arthritis and we got him all set up for x-rays before realising he had a corn! To be fair it was a pretty small one and hard for either of us to spot. As John F says Noel Fitzgerald (the TV supervet) diagnosed one by rubbing the pad with toothpaste which showed up the different texture of the corn very clearly. If you live anywhere near Uxbridge in North London there is a vet called Daniel Doherty who specialises in greyhounds and has developed a patent method of soaking then removing corns so that they do not recur. http://www.myvet24-7.co.uk/about-us/ Our vet cut Ken's out for him, it did show a tendency to recur but has now more or less disappeared with regular filing and applications of vaseline by me. Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zoopy Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Thanks, I remember seeing Noël use the toothpaste but not sure what I'm looking for! Will give it a go though! I have heard of the vet you mentioned, I'm down in Dorset though so a bit far. Will definitely go to the next appointment with more info though. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zoopy Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I found the episode on catch up and will try it later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Lots of info on the Greyhounds with corns Facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Yes. If you're on Facebook, join the Greyhounds With Corns group. There's people on it from all over the world who have tons of experience dealing with those nasty buggers. To give him some relief you can soak his foot in epsom salts and then moisturize with a good, ultra moisturizing cream for calloused heels or cracked hands. Burt's Bees Hand Creme is what we use at our house (US). Then cover his foot with a toddler sock. A nice padded boot such as a Therapaw will help him walk easier. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zoopy Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Thanks for all the advice, obviously I'm still planning on taking him back to the vets but just need information as it appears many vets are not clued up on this subject. I'm a big fan of Epsom salts, used them previously with my old dog when vets failed to find a reason for lameness. I've actually got some bag balm aswell which came from the states to help my last boy with a sore elbow joint. I have requested to join the Facebook group too for more information. Thanks 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zoopy Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Also I'm not putting vets down, my daughter is a 3rd year vet student and I appreciate how much they are expected to learn and therefore cannot be expected to be an expert on every breed unless they specialise. Hence why forums like this are so useful for information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 How much does he weigh? I have Thera Paw boots that fit a 60# and a 75# greyhound. They REALLY help them walk better. If you e-mail me privately your mailing address, I would be happy to send you one. Just let me know. Nan in the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zoopy Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 He's 32kg at the moment but aiming for 34kg as he's a bit skinny since going back in kennels. I'm sorry, I have no idea how to message privately on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zoopy Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Thanks for the advice to join the FB group, I've posted a photo of the offending paw and had many responses conforming 2 corns on that foot! Clearly the vet didn't examine the pads well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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