Gonzo's Owie...

**bckrazy** · 08-19-2006, 05:55 PM

Gonzo broke his toe in Thursday

... apparently while playing frizbee by the lake, I think he must've caught a nail in some of the brush. I noticed him licking his paw and he hasn't had allergies this year (probably due to Raw) but they usually do spark up in the Summer. I assumed he had maybe been licking/chewing excessively because there was some dry blood around the digit. So I called the Vet and got an appointment for today. I was looking more closely yesterday, and I realized his nail was crooked on that toe, and there was puss coming out, and it was swollen to twice the size it was supposed to be.

He got x-rays today, and he broke some ligaments around the nail, and the toe is not "broken", but it's very sprained. He's on antibiotics, anti-swelling meds, and pain meds (Cephalexin & Carprofen), and I have to soak his paw in epsom salt several times a day. WORST OF ALL, he can't play with Fozzie or run, which is so hard. =( Poor kiddo. He's really drowsy, and he's supposed to wear an e-collar to prevent licking, but I would rather just watch him because Fozzie thinks the e-collar is an exciting new toy. :<

**CathyBogart** · 08-19-2006, 06:02 PM

Aw, poor Gonzo! Resting is no fun when you want to run and play, I hope you're back up and about soon!

**Jadapit** · 08-19-2006, 09:06 PM

"Ouch" Poor Gonzo. I bet its super hard to keep a BC quiet. I hope he's back to himself soon.

**k9krazee** · 08-19-2006, 09:13 PM

Aww

Sending Get Well Soon wishes to Gonzo!!!

**Tollers-n-Dobes** · 08-19-2006, 10:18 PM

Poor Gonzo

I hope he feels better soon.

**bckrazy** · 08-20-2006, 03:29 AM

Thanks for the well-wishes! =D I will post the pictures once I upload them. My laptop is being janky and won't do it.

I seriously had to keep him on a down-stay while Fozzie was outside, they always do their zoomies for 30 minutes before bed in the backyard, and Gonzo can't right now. =/ It sucks, and he has never had an injury, so I'm dealing with this as badly as he is.

**RobiLee** · 08-20-2006, 07:52 AM

Oh no! Poor Gonzo.

I'm wishing Gonzo a super fast recovery. Good luck to you also. I know how hard it is to keep a dog down and not letting him run around and play, especially when you have another one wanting to play soooo badly.

{{{HUGS}}