My 6 year old Rot/Lab mix female has torn the pad (I don't know its name) above the dew claw in the back of the ankle (pastern). She tore it once before and the vet operated and put in some stitches. She would not keep her bandage on and it took a while for us to learn how to keep her from destroying it (changing it often and keeping it covered by an ace bandage). On Saturday she came to me with something wrong on her leg and I immediately noticed that this same pad was again torn almost in half. I bandaged it and have kept it bandaged but now, 3 days later, it is still not adhered to her leg. Should I take her to the vet again (though I think I would go to a different Vet this time) and would they have to do another operation. First, I really don't have the money for another operation and secondly, I know giving her anesthesia can't be good for her. On the other hand, can I keep it bandaged by myself (it does not seem to be infected at all; she still walks and runs on it without difficulty.) and if so, how long does anybody think it would take to heal? And does this mean the pad would adhere to the leg?

Perhaps your could send a photo.
A "flap" that has been off that long likely has compromised blood supply and may not re-attach.

 Quote: betty landercasp

... a photo.
A "flap" that has been off that long likely has compromised blood supply and may not re-attach.

Jonna, a free Photobucket-type account can set you up almost instantly with a way to link us to a couple of close-up photos, as Dr. Betty suggests. http://register.photobucket.com/?ref=joinus

I know there are many of these sharing sites now, but Photobucket happens to be one of the easiest (IMO).

Please don't use a site that requires a login to view the photo.