mmcginty
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Ever since the first time they saw a cat in the back yard, my dogs go tearing out the door and down the fence line, barking with great concern, of course. Last night was no exception, and somehow in all of his zeal, Jake hurt a hind paw. He was leaving faintly bloody tracks where he walked, so I cleaned it off with warm water but couldn't see where the skin was broken. I noticed that one nail was a little more pink than normal, but it didn't seem tender.
The bleeding had already stopped by the time he was cleaned up, I've looked closely at it a few of times since and really don't know exactly what hurts, I see no sign of infection whatsoever. My only worry he's favoring that leg, he's running on 3 legs and limps when he walks.
Of course if any hint of infection shows up we'll be on the way to the vet. Thing is, I've observed lately that whenever I call my vet, invariably they want me to bring my dog in. 
In this case I'm not sure it's strictly necessary, in all likelihood he'll heal up in a few days, right? Otoh he's only 5, I wouldn't want my hesitance to turn out to be neglect that results in a permanent condition.
Any thoughts?
The bleeding had already stopped by the time he was cleaned up, I've looked closely at it a few of times since and really don't know exactly what hurts, I see no sign of infection whatsoever. My only worry he's favoring that leg, he's running on 3 legs and limps when he walks.
Of course if any hint of infection shows up we'll be on the way to the vet. Thing is, I've observed lately that whenever I call my vet, invariably they want me to bring my dog
In this case I'm not sure it's strictly necessary, in all likelihood he'll heal up in a few days, right? Otoh he's only 5, I wouldn't want my hesitance to turn out to be neglect that results in a permanent condition.Any thoughts?
