OK, decided I would send an update on what we have found. As is always the case, I am the most informed after just seeing the vet. We had our first appointment with our "new" vet yesterday. Countess Kenna and Baron Caelan recommended the clinic. We were really impressed. The vet had a wonderful manner with Ollie, and she loves the breed. Is well informed about Greyhounds as well.
On a side note, I wanted to mention our "other" vet. We had a cat before Ollie (still have him actually) so we made the mistake of taking our new Greyhound to our then "regular" vet. He had stated that he currently had 6 other Greyhounds as patients (thought this means he would be relatively informed about the breed). Now, Ollie had some abuse issues in his history before we got him, as I am sure others have dealt with as well. When talking about separation anxiety, our vet actually started to talk about dogs with "issues" and stated that people need to be careful as to what dogs are rescued. He actually asked, "Now, speaking hypothetically, would you say that your dog was a good candidate for rescue?" I said YES (of course) and was thinking, "That's the question that just got you fired". So, no surprise, we switched vets. Our new vet had quite a few suggestions for Ollie. Basically, at his previous foster home, he was crated for like 16-18 hours a day. I imagine he was also exercised very infrequently as well. So, the vet figures that the increase in activity is what is causing the feet problems (it is a slight tendon issue on his 2 inside toes). Like walking too much in a new pair of shoes. She had also stated that once we get this healed, we should callous over, and not have too many problems in the future. Her advice was 3 fold. First, get the foot healed. This means keeping it clean and dry. She stated that Hydrogen Peroxide was a bad thing now, as we are trying to heal (since H2O2 is a Hyper-oxidizer, it actually removes new cells, i.e. can retard healing). She also stated that we should avoid Petroleum Products as Petroleum can affect the epithelial cells, and can retard healing as well. So, we have a prescription for a medicated powder (essentially Neosporin in a powder, cool stuff actually) and instructions for how to hopefully get this turned around. I'll keep you all updated as we know more. Lulach --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "Edie Bain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Lulach, I would rather look at the foot before I give an opinion. A "tendon > issue" could make him more prone to injury when coursing, but it would > depend on just how it affects him. Tuff Foot is good stuff, although > actually more designed to toughen pads than anything else. Just make sure > it's completely dry before you let him back in the house-- particularly if > you have light-coloured carpets! > > If you're planning on coming to Rendevous at the Bridge in Evansville the > first weekend in October, I'll be there helping with the coursing, and would > be glad to take a look at his feet (and the rest of him, as well <G>) > > YIS, > THL Samira Umm' al Harith > Houndmaster, Huntly Pack, > Midrealm > > > I have a general question. Our new Grey actually washed out from > > racing (he will be 2 in October). As far as we can tell, it is > > probably from his toes. He seems to have a tendon issue with the > > middle 2 toes on his front feet. > > > > As a result, he often devolopes a "pressure sore" or blister between > > his 2 middle toes on his left foot if he walks great distances (which > > he loves to do despite our efforts). Will he be safe to course in the > > SCA? And, does anyone recommend anything we can use to help with the > > problem? We were thinking about Tuff Foot (available at the NGA site) > > but have not used it in the past. Any answers would be greatly > > appreciated. > > > > > > Lulach ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
