I called the vet and they told me it wasn't an emergency and to watch him and to come in on Monday if I felt the need. Mr. N was placed on a walk restriction. The concrete isn't good for his paw.
Mr. N is very fond of his walks so we've been going out on outings where he gets carried the majority of the time so he still gets some socialization time and fresh air. We go into the stores where he's a regular and he gets petted and cossetted and fed treats.
There was a little girl whose mother was instructing her on proper dog greeting etiquette and who was very interested in Mr. N so I let her feed him a treat and she was thrilled. There's a reason why I refer to Mr. N as a walking petting zoo.
To those of you who have sent well wishes on Facebook, thank you. Mr. N is improving and I hope he'll be able to get out with Sage soon!
When we have had paw pad injuries, we wrap it nicely with bandaging materials and cover with a boot for our walk, and then let it go free again when we get home. Hope your paw heals up fast. It is never fun having a bum wheel.
ReplyDeleteI tried boots. He was not a fan. Thanks, Emma!
DeleteOuch, poor guy. I hope he heals up fast. Maybe his new beaded collar I am mailing today will help him feel better.
ReplyDeleteThanks. New clothes cheer me up, we'll see if they have a similar effect on him!
DeletePoor little guy. Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh no Mr.N! I hope you feel better buddy.
ReplyDeleteHeal up quick little buddy,xx SPeedy
ReplyDeleteOh no, feel better soon, Mr. N!
ReplyDeleteOuch! Paw injuries are rough on our dogs! We've noticed that paw injuries tend to have a mysterious source as well!
ReplyDeleteWoofs & Wags from Bear and Scooter of SheSpeaksBark
Oh no, what a major bummer! Poor Mr. N ~ we're sending him lots of healing energy!
ReplyDeleteOuch, hope da paw feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteOoh - made my tummy flip when I saw the pic Mr. N - please to feel better soon
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cora!
DeleteSorry to hear about your little paw! Would wearing a PAWZ boot help? Hope it gets better soon and is nothing serious. Love Dolly
ReplyDeleteI tried... it didn't go well!
DeleteOh no, poor Mr. N! I didn't see this on Facebook. We hope he is continuing to heal, but we're glad you're still getting him out and about, I imagine that helps keep him in better spirits.
ReplyDeleteJan, Wag 'n Woof Pets
Saw the news on Facebook. Rita hates to be on walk restriction! That's nice that you can still take him along places to get fussed over at least! This is not good mischief, so hope he's all healed up next week!
ReplyDeleteBarley and I are sending healing thoughts Mr. N's way! Hope he's back to his usual self soon.
ReplyDeleteOh no, sorry that your paw is all busted up!! I (charlie) did the same thing this week-I ripped the nail off of my dewclaw. I was fine but Mom was all crazy saying we had to go see Dogtor Pat right away! I loved it because i got lots of treats!
ReplyDeleteLove that line: "petted and cosseted and fed treats." He deserves it! So glad Mr. N is doing better. Hope he's back on his feet soon!
ReplyDelete--Wags (and purrs) from Life with Dogs and Cats.
Paw injuries are the pits. We seem to get them more often in the winter although not exclusively in the winter. Hope he is back to his walks soon.
ReplyDeletePoor Mr. N. - get that paw better soon...
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