Aspen might need an op

[*Jay*]

Since early yesterday Aspen has been limping intermittently. He is fine when walking but when running or using stairs he holds his paw up. He was still having problems this morning so I got one of the vets to have a look and after a lot of prodding and poking, the conclusion is that he has a foreign body in his paw. I have to give him over the weekend to see if it pops out itself but if not, he will need an op to investigate on Monday.

He timed it very well actually as it means he can't go in for his first show tomorrow His coat is nowhere near ready so that was very handy We can now just relax and spectate (and shop!!) instead....stress-free

[Rachel B]

Poor Aspen - I do hope it comes out of its own accord. Let us know how he gets on and enjoy your shopping

[sarahp]

Aaaah poor little man.  Hope he's better soon.



And your a very naughty cocker mummy blaming him for your depleted bank balance after the show - you'd have spent money anyway I bet    I remember your Doggy christmas present tally 

[Magic Star]

Awww what a shame, poor Aspen, those boys don't half keep you on your toes Gill

Hope all is well x

[Silver Surfer (indiesnan)]

awww poor little fella hope it will pop out on it's own 

[Mich]

Ahh bless   I hope it sorts itself out and he doesn't need that op.

Thinking of him.

[Cob-Web]

Aw, poor Aspen 

Penel has recommended a homeopathic remedy in the past for drawing out foreign bodies - I'll see if I can find the thread 

Edited to add: found it (linky)! Penel said Homeopathic Silica (6c) pillules (tablets) - you should be able to pick it up in any good Boots or Holland and Barratt - draws out foreign bodies from tissue.....

[*Jay*]

Oooh brilliant - thanks for that Rachel. Will send someone into town to get that for me tomorrow

[lyn]

hope it works it's way out and aspen feels better soon.
gill, do you show any of your other dogs?

[amanda]

Aww, poor Aspen, hope the foreign body comes out of it's own accord. Do you have any more photo's of him for us yet?

[*Jay*]

gill, do you show any of your other dogs?

No - Dallas is too small & Disney managed 1 show before he lost his nose pigment. Aspen now has a reprieve until August for his first show so as long as his nose stays black we should be fine

[Annette]

Poor Aspen. Hope you don't need surgery!

[Elisa]

I hope he improves over the weekend. 

Something we always used to use for splinters and things when we were little, was sugar and soap.  Used to draw them out within a few hours and worked every time!  Not sure how practical it would be for a dog's paw though!! 

[PennyB]

Hope it all goes well whatever happens

[Cathy]

Hope Aspen is ok.

Sorry, I only just caught up with this thread.