(The picture's a bit blurry, but I wasn't about to make him pose!) I tried to give him a break and got about 20 feet... and that's being generous!Our "big" dog was also limping a little, but we thought it was her hip displaysia. Oh no, she had torn the pad off one of her feet as well! Our poor animals! The city life has made them soft!
After some checks online, and a call to a friend who has lived the ordeal, we found there's really nothing we can do, aside from letting them heal on their own. We've been bandaging Nala's feet when she goes outside, but then removing the wraps when she's inside. They should be ok in a couple of weeks. Nala still trembles every time she stands, but she's getting better at it - especially when there's food involved.
We decided Sadie's a trooper - she must have learned how from Eric!
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Wow, I had no idea that something like that happens to dogs. Is it just from not being outside enough? Was your hike a long one? Eric was truly a compassionate good Samaritan. Hope the dogs' feet heal soon.
I think we just haven't taken them on enough "rugged" walks. And since we only ever walk on nice, smooth pavement now, they aren't as tough as they used to be! We took the long loop around Schramm, so, it wasn't THAT long, but obviously too much for the beasts! :)
Oh, I have many good memories of that hike with John and the kids on a Sun. afternoon, about any month of the year. Very nice trail. I think I might find it a bit harder as well. It has probably been 10 years or more since I did it.
I love that hike too! Yes, I think the paw pad tearing off ordeal would have made me gaggy. Way to go, Eric.
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