Sam had a nail removed today He began to limp yesterday, not badly and in fact once outdoors , he didn't limp at all but this morning, there was obviously something wrong with his paw , I thought he might have broken a toe Vets just after lunch where it was found that a nail on his back left paw had split underneath, damaged right down into the nail bed itself, no wonder the poor love was limping . The Vet said that often, dogs require sedation to remove the nail, but as the big lad is so laid back and easily managed , we should try without knocking him out , I preferred this approach as last time Sam had GA, he was dreadful for hours afterwards, crying and distressed . Bless the lump, he was everso brave, the nail was lose and so came out very easily, he gave one little whimper and then the tail began wagging again , especially after a sea biscuit was given as a treat . Twice daily bathing after his outings and Metacam for a few days for pain relief, but normal service can resume , did I mention that I love Sam ?
Re: Ouch ! Ouchies! Poor Sam! Silly question, will it grow back? I think more sea biscuits are on the cards for him while it gets better
Re: Ouch ! Poor Sam - hope he's better soon. Brave lad. [quote author=kateincornwall link=topic=9568.msg138030#msg138030 date=1421691742] did I mention that I love Sam ? [/quote] You don't need to. ;D
Re: Ouch ! They are made by a company called Fish 4 Dogs , they manufacture food and treats , all made from fish and no nasties , our dogs adore the treats x
Re: Ouch ! Cod and rice from fish4dogs. The last time Charlie went to Sam's vet (we use then when we are in cornwall) he managed to get 4 sea jerky bones! Supposedly to test whether his sore throat was getting any better. : ;D ;D ;D.
Re: Ouch ! [quote author=David link=topic=9568.msg138046#msg138046 date=1421693759] Poor Sam - hope he's better soon. Brave lad. [quote author=kateincornwall link=topic=9568.msg138030#msg138030 date=1421691742] did I mention that I love Sam ? [/quote] You don't need to. ;D [/quote] ;D ;D Sam the Man....Benson is very impressed...
Re: Ouch ! Ooh poor Sam that sounds painful but what a brave boy he is Sam we are sending you massive hugs and hope your paw gets better really soon xxx {{{xxx}}}
