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Bad pad
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07/19/12 03:40 AM
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scott1071
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My dog was limping today and I noticed he has about a dime sized piece missing from the large pad on his back foot. It's about as thick as a dime as well, exposing the soft smooth layer underneath. It was bleeding because there's a little blood on the porch, but it seems to be good now. Just a little pink.
He's limping much less now. Should I just let it be?
Thanks
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Re: Bad pad
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07/19/12 04:05 AM
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IronSpikeLabs
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I would keep it clean, treat for infection and of course keep an eye on it. Watch pup for changes in general behavior to make sure no complications develop.
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Re: Bad pad
[Re: IronSpikeLabs]
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07/19/12 12:55 PM
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scott1071
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Thanks. I will do all of that. Of course this happens when I am boarding him tomorrow while we go on a 10 day vacation.
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Re: Bad pad
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07/19/12 03:15 PM
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IronSpikeLabs
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OH! Be careful, then. Make sure the place you're leaving him will actually take care of the wound!
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Re: Bad pad
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07/19/12 03:21 PM
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Cast
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My SWMBO and I run a doggie day care at home if you're looking for someone to care for the pup.
Cast I have a short attention spa
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Re: Bad pad
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07/19/12 08:13 PM
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I'm a little late here, but I'd get him to the vet for some anti-biotic before I left, to make sure no infection sets in.
Angie
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Re: Bad pad
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07/19/12 08:45 PM
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scott1071
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Thanks Angie. I will do that.
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