Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: Angela Burrell
I can only comment about the nail thing. ... My dog broke his nail just like that one time, cracked it right down the middle. It was very painful and he licked it all the time and limped. the rescue that owns him had me put table sugar and hydrogen peroxide on it once a day so it wouldn't get infected (it didn't). It took two weeks to grow out and I did have to eventually cut off the part that was hanging (this was a two person job - he didn't want us touching that foot!). ... The other option is you can have the vet remove the claw, it will eventually grow back.
Yes, like Angela, I have dealt with this a couple of times too. You want to make sure there is no infection and that the nail is not hanging in such a way that it can tear even more.
I'd take her to the vet so the vet can trim that end and look for signs of infection.
What I did prior to the vet trimming it was to wrap it (not tightly or uncomfortable -- just enough to protect the tear from getting worse).
The feedings for the past couple of days have been so, so.
Ironically after making the first post she ate all her meals before the 15 minutes. The past 2 meals she has left around 1/4 - 1/2 a cup. No one has commented that she was too thin and she's been around many "dog" people.
I have started to keep a log of her meals: date, time, type, amount given, and amount left over.
How quickly does a dog's weight change? How often should I weigh her?
We will take her to the vet for the nail first thing this week.
I think she looks to be in just about perfect condition, She has a waist and some definition but isn't too thin at all IMO. Her coat seems thick and shiny and overall she is a very pretty girl.
I have a picky eater as well whose food intake can vary a lot from day to day. I have learned not to worry as long as he is active, with good stools and isn't too thin.
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Re: Dog not eating like she used to
[Re: Angela Burrell ]
#217840 - 11/27/2008 03:52 PM 
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