cleptogrey Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 i'm asking for a friend who is researching the amputation of a middle front toe. has anyone out there had that toe amputated on their GH? if so, how did if affect their running ability? her dog's corn was "removed" by a vet who just shaved the pad down. didn't remove the corn- just the surface. now a hard callous has formed which hamper's her movement. all of this due to not being able to get into her long term vet- covid complications. thanks in advance andrea asking for mavis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Greyhounds do fine with all normal activities following a toe amp. Everyone makes a big deal about weight bearing toes, but I've never found it to make a difference. Maybe because greyhound toes all impact the ground anyway?? But if the pad is so compromised it's making daily activities difficult, or is an ongoing medical issue, I would amp it. Just tell her to be aware that corns may then pop up on the adjacent toes due to altering the gait of the dog even more. Have her join the "Greyhounds with Corns" Facebook page so she can find out how to take care of her dogs corn herself at home - it's safer, easier on everyone, and cheaper! 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Aiden's middle front toe was amped a few years ago, and before that he lost the lateral toe on the other front foot. He's done fine in that dept. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 My first hound, Eve, came to me with a middle toe already amputated on her left front paw. I never knew the reason. She was already 6 when I got her but it didn't seem to slow her down. Her favorite activity was jumping on boulders - I had to get an extra-long leash for us to hike up rocky paths. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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