Limping Newfie

[Stewie_the_Frenchie]

Hi guys,

For the last couple of days, Turtle has been limping on various legs. We checked all the structural stuff and it didn't seem to be that, so we thought it might be a grass seed. We decided to take him to the vet last night (vet is 3 hour round trip) She checked his feet and found all these little sores on the bottom. Apparently when he gets his feet wet, they don't dry poperly because of the fur, and sand also gets stuck in there and it gets messy. I felt so bad, poor little pup. I usually trim his foot hair, but didn't realise I should be clipping them.

It's funny how you think you know everything about your pup, and something else just comes and hits you from behind!Anyway, I'm so glad it was something that can be fixed and avoided next time!

Edited February 28, 2008 by newnewf

[poodlefan]

You could clip his feet like a poodle's. :rolleyes:

And please post a pic when you do.

[persephone]

Poor Turtle :rolleyes:

Hope he is rid of his sore feet soon. How is he going, otherwise?

[Stewie_the_Frenchie]

Thanks persephone!

He's going soooo well. All those problems have disappeared thanks to professional training and I think him growing up a bit too. He is turning into such a sweetheart! The household is now stress-free again, which is great for all concerned :rolleyes: