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If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

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If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

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Is this a tick?

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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 17/08/2020 12:51

Bizarrely none of my dogs have had a tick before, so I don't know how to recognise them. Ddog has got this between her toes - we noticed it at the weekend. Doesn't seem painful although she locks it occasionally.

Is this a tick?

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KitchenConfidential · 18/08/2020 13:16

It’s hard to tell from the pic but is that a slight puncture wound at the top?

And not to be an arse, but if my vets couldn’t fit me in for a same day appointment for an emergency (and grass seeds absolutely count), I would be immediately finding another vet.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/08/2020 13:16

She's normally pretty bad for licking and biting hot spots etc, but she hasn't shown much interest in this at all. Not trying to downplay it - just trying to reassure myself until I can get it looked at!

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KitchenConfidential · 18/08/2020 13:19

I understand I really do and it’s hard to judge from some pics on here. If it’s just some sort of benign cyst or sore, it’s not so much of a problem. But if it is a grass seed (and it is the season for them!), the longer it’s left, the more likely is that further damage can be caused and that the higher chance that the dog will need surgery.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/08/2020 13:25

Definitely no hole or discharge, just mottled skin. She's also bearing weight on it fine.

I'm not surprised they're fully booked tbh, vets have only been seeing emergency cases for months so I guess there's quite a backlog. They've always been really good, and the receptionist went and checked with the vet before offering me a slot that wasn't previously available (so presumably going out of their way). I'm happy the vet would have signposted me elsewhere if she'd been worried.

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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/08/2020 13:33

Kitchen (love Anthony Bourdain btw!) I know, it's doing my head in! Basically if I could see any sign of an entry point, like a hole or scab or anything oozy, I'd be straight down there. Similarly if she was showing any discomfort (she's a huge baby and really can't cope with pain). If there was a hole, I'd expect it to be more visible now that the swelling has gone down a bit... I don't know.

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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/08/2020 13:35

Right, had another look with a torch and there is definitely no hole or discharge. If anything it looks more like a blister? Also she really hates me now.

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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/08/2020 13:36

She's now lying on her foot to make sure I can't get to it again.

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KitchenConfidential · 18/08/2020 13:43

Oh bless her! Ok, in the meantime, you could try bathing the paw in some salt water and then putting a little bit of sudocrem on it (but keep an eye so she doesn’t lick it!).

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 18/08/2020 14:58

She's done well overall - she 's had God knows how many bits of 'sorry' cheese today.

I'm going to stay away from this thread now till tomorrow, as the last thing I need is for someone to post 'OMG SHE'S GOING TO DIE' at 11pm and set my nerves off! Will update tomorrow, promise!

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JesusInTheCabbageVan · 19/08/2020 19:30

All good! The vet was happy there was no grass seed (phew), and she's got some cream for it. Thanks for all the advice, I will definitely be hyper vigilant for grass seeds from now on.

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KitchenConfidential · 19/08/2020 20:47

Oh I am so glad for you! Had my fingers crossed all day!

RoseDog · 19/08/2020 20:52

It could be an interdigital cyst, my last dog had them, mostly didn't bother her but occasionally got infected and needed drained and antibiotics.

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 20/08/2020 19:58

Have nonetheless added grass seeds to my long long list of things to worry about at 3am.

Science: owning a dog reduces stress and improves your overall mental health.
Also science: there are LITERALLY THOUSANDS of things that could kill your dog. She could be dying RIGHT NOW for all you know. Aaaanyway, enjoy!

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RLOU30 · 21/08/2020 23:19

there are LITERALLY THOUSANDS of things that could kill your dog. She could be dying RIGHT NOW for all you know. Aaaanyway, enjoy!

Thanks 🤔

JesusInTheCabbageVan · 23/08/2020 13:25

@RLOU30 Don't shoot the messenger

It's funny, DH and I were talking about this the other day. When we were kids, dogs were just... left to get on with it. Drinking beer in pubs, eating fruit cake (raisins!), chocolate, chasing sticks (mouth injuries!). Mine practically lived off cooked chicken bones and spare rib bones. Training started and ended at 'sit'. Definitely not arguing for a return to those days, but the constant worry we have as dog owners nowadays feels not far off parenthood!

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RLOU30 · 23/08/2020 14:00

I think it’s the same with bringing up children too. people were more relaxed in general and I blame the constant access to news and disasters that we read about 247. I’m pretty much terrified of every possibility now 🙄

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