A problem has developed in the feet of my galga. My vet thinks it could be an allergy problem but, as she is one of the hundreds to come out of Spain whose history is unknown, we don’t know if she has suffered this problem before.
I would be interested to know if anyone else has experienced a similar problem, the diagnosis and treatment.
The problem manifested itself at the beginning of May. She went lame, and had a small patch of broken skin on her stomach. I took her to the vet, who found the pads on her feet were very dry and, where there was a tiny break in the skin, a small amount of puss could be squeezed out. She was put on vitamin tablets, anti inflammatory and anti biotics. I had to bathe her feet 3 times a day, and then put cream on. After a couple of days, she perked up and there was no sign of lameness.
At the end of the course of treatment, she again went lame. The vet has prescribed the same medication, minus vitamin tablets, but I have to administer it in a lesser dosage. She is not lame, but the pads continue to be very dry.
At the end of this course of treatment, if she is again lame, then the vet is considering doing a biopsy.
I have researched on the Internet, but not found a great deal of information, other than to bathe the feet and then anoint with olive oil.
Has anyone experienced a similar problem?
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2 responses to “Lameness from dry pads – can you help?”
Hi there,
My sisters boxer has had a very similar problem, it sounds exactly the same. However her dog is a boxer. I have heard that they can become allergic to cleaning products that are like a cloudy colour, and also you never know what pesticides are out on the grasses etc on walks. My sisters boxer has been operated on and is now recovering as she was lame, it now seems there is a possibility that the other paw could start the same way. A ntural remedy that I can REALLY recommend as I use this on my dogs and also my family is Tahitian noni. It has to be tahitian Noni as there are some “noni” products and they are not the same. if you would like you can research Tahitian Noni on my blog 112carlotagalgos.blogspot.com it is a miracle healer, amazing in humans and also in animals. My son has grown up with chronic dermatitis atopica and is allergic to grass, and even his own sweat, so imagine living in Spain. When I tried him on the TN he was cured and he gained weight, his wounds healed and his attaks that he would get. I have placed our TN on my galgos wounds and also a wound on my little dog and sometimes when Sebastian may have the occasional breakout I place the TN on the skin as a batheing type and it soothes and heals. If you like you could email rajhg@aol.com and she can tell you more. I am working on trying to get tahitian Noni which can be sent worldwide to donate to the assoc. to heal as many galgos as we can when they come in and can only handle drops of it. its amazing, read up on the link on my blog and if you email Rachel about it she is part of my family if its something to do with helping the galgos she may offer you a % as she is trying to help me to get the company to donate as products. I dont believe my sister with the Boxer went down the right road with her boxer at all, i believe had she put socks on her feet awhile when they went out (albeit not fashionable) bathed in tahitian noni she would have healwed her boxers sores, and also found out if it was an allergenic when she was out or in the house… but they opted for a vets view who in the end after several trips did the same, biopsied and then operated…. the bill was extraodinary and now they are paying for that and her vet was busy sending her here there and everywhere.. sometimes vets look for a financial safety rather than offering a natural remedy as then they would lose out. Much like the medical profession! Anyway have a look and hope this info helps some!!! in galo affection always – Charlotte
Bon Soir Charlotte
Thanks a million for this, will have a look at your website for this product. I have tried to eliminate things which Karmel’s feet come in contact with – our fields are not sprayed with any chemicals, but I have to spray the courtyard with weedkiller, and the dogs all walk in there.
I found a website International Greyhound Research which suggested putting olive oil on the feet, and then boots, and I’m considering that. Like you, would much prefer to go down a natural remedy route.
Will look at the Tahitian noni on your website.
Million thanks for all you do for the galgos, you are very important to them all.
Take care of yourself.
B