Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 29 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:02 pm: | |
I found a black lab, approx 50 pounds missing toe nail... infected. Red collar. not nuetered. anyone have any leads. Its a really nice dog but seems to have been gone for a few days, it ate alot. |
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus
Post Number: 133 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.62.6.138
| Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:04 pm: | |
good of you to have taken him in |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 30 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:23 pm: | |
anyone have any leads I can't keep it... Landlord and would like to find rightful owner. |
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker
Post Number: 1350 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 66.2.148.143
| Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:39 pm: | |
No leads/leashes, but I can put you in touch with a no kill rescue group, if you need it. How old is the dog? That's where I got this beastie, also missing a toe, but now 95# of muscle. Shameless posting of dog photo, but if he looks similar, you can use it for a Wanted Poster. |
Thecarl
Member Username: Thecarl
Post Number: 891 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.14.30.175
| Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 11:49 pm: | |
please give the dog hot compresses on his foot for approximately five minutes at a time, every six hours. after the affected area is loosened up, clean it, and dry it thoroughly, and apply neosporin or triple antibiotic cream. bandage it up as best you can, to keep the foot clean and dry. email me at the_carl@hotmail.com for further details. i can help you. |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 31 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:10 am: | |
Thanks for the treatment help. good stuff |
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker
Post Number: 1351 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 66.2.148.143
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:16 am: | |
quote:please give the dog hot compresses on his foot for approximately five minutes at a time,
Easier than a compress, a bit more effective, would be soaking the paw in a warm water/hydrogen peroxide 50/50 mixture, or betadine solution if you have it, for about 10 minutes. Then apply what Thecarl said. The soaking helps remove all the dirt from the paws, but it is difficult to hold the dog in the right position for it, I had to corner mine under a desk so he couldn't escape. Vets would give you Nolvasan (blue stuff) for the soaking and Animax cream for ointment. Nail infections are a long term treatment thing, and usually end up in a toe amputation, from my experience. |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 32 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:27 am: | |
Good stuff, Thanks I will do my best although it is bubled up on the foot an actual wound is barely visible from where the nail was actually lost. would that still be the best method? |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 33 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:29 am: | |
I gave him a bath earler it seems pretty clean now but I will still soak it. |
Thecarl
Member Username: Thecarl
Post Number: 893 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 69.14.30.175
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:30 am: | |
hornwrecker, God bless. my characterization of the situation was that urbanoutdoors may not have had at his/her disposal many remedies, or the funds to purchase them. the purpose of the compress for five minutes is to stimulate the vasculature so that topical antibiotics can be absorbed. the danger in applying heat for longer periods of time is that it could induce the infection to migrate. from urbanoutdoors's characterization, i think the pet is reasonably compliant. it's nice to know that people care...thanks, hornwrecker and urbanoutdoors! |
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker
Post Number: 1352 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 66.2.148.143
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 12:39 am: | |
I'd go with the soaking. If you don't have hydrogen peroxide, use some salt in the water, or anti-bacterial soap. From what you've said it sounds like he ripped the nail off, and will probably need minor surgery to do a an amputation of the last toe to clean it up. The Anti-Cruelty Society has a good rep if you need help. (let them put some of my donations to use) Hell, mine went through a bad nail infection, and subsequent nail-ectomy last year so it is still fresh in what brain cells I possess. I've still got the blue stuff if it is needed, and a large sized shipping crate. (Message edited by Hornwrecker on July 28, 2006) |
Mpow Member Username: Mpow
Post Number: 206 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 200.65.7.55
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 3:01 am: | |
give him a bone to chew on too. |
Cafe Member Username: Cafe
Post Number: 1317 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.52.196
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 3:24 am: | |
And kisses. Lots of kisses. |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 34 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 6:28 am: | |
one wierd thing is that it is an inner toe, but same rules should apply. Thanks guys for all of your help and advice. |
Bvos Member Username: Bvos
Post Number: 1752 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 134.215.223.211
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 8:42 am: | |
You might give some info and a picture to Blondy up at Canine to 5. Some of her customers might recognize the dog and be able to help with a reunion. |
Cafe Member Username: Cafe
Post Number: 1319 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.38.127
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 9:05 am: | |
You can also take the dog to the humane society for a scan. It might be chipped. Both of our dogs are chipped in case they get lost with out their tags. Dr. Smaller is a very good guy at HS and his charges are reasonable. |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 35 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 64.12.116.204
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 1:41 pm: | |
thanks to all of you I am going to pOST SOMETHING AT PATTERSON AND CALL, HS, and K-9. |
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn
Post Number: 158 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 64.141.144.2
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 2:53 pm: | |
Urbanoutdoors - it's really wonderful to know that people still respect animals and are willing to care for them. you're a good person. thank you. if you had found this black lab two years down the road and not found an owner. i would have adopted him, but i'm renting as well. - andy |
Amy_p
Member Username: Amy_p
Post Number: 665 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.251.21
| Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 3:42 pm: | |
I've been Googling around a little; here's one possiblity: http://dogdetective.com/dogs/9 22700.html
quote:Dog# 922700 Status: Lost Date Lost: Jul 15, 2006 10:00 AM EST City: NOVI State: Michigan Dog Name: SAWYER Breed: Labrador Retriever Gender: Male Neutered: Yes Size: Medium (20 - 50 lbs) Age: Young Dog Color: Black Microchip: No Details: MOLE ON LIP
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Old_southwest Member Username: Old_southwest
Post Number: 138 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 67.149.69.93
| Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 8:04 am: | |
I didn't realize that dogs had lips? Maybe this is another wound that needs soaking. |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 290 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 8:10 pm: | |
hee hee, MY dogs have lips (it's how they smile). OK, now they are both looking at me funny because I just CHECKED to see if they really HAD lips. |
Mountainman Member Username: Mountainman
Post Number: 98 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 153.90.110.13
| Posted on Saturday, July 29, 2006 - 10:34 pm: | |
Novi to Corktown may sound strange. But I live in Bozeman, MT and I had friend whose dog ran away. We got a call 3 months later. The dog had turned up in Livingston, MT which is about an hour from here and over a mountain range. It was a lab mix. |
Cafe Member Username: Cafe
Post Number: 1320 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.37.232
| Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 4:44 am: | |
So what is the status? Any news on the dog? |
Swingline Member Username: Swingline
Post Number: 542 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 4.229.60.190
| Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:42 am: | |
why do labs run away so much? |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 299 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 10:51 am: | |
I have Lab mixes and the one was ALWAYS darting out the front door. She's older now and really has no interest in wandering. Labs are adventerous and the poor thing was probably looking for some excitement. Read on... Quote: Although the Lab is the epitome of family dogs, he needs a fairly active household to satisfy his need for exercise and work. Daily walks, romps in a fenced yard, and games of fetch keep his mind and body in shape. Unless these needs are satisfied, the Lab may become a wanderer, a digger, or a chewer. Taken from http://www.canismajor.com/dog/ labrador.html |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 36 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 11:36 pm: | |
Update: The dog is still at my house. I took it to paterson. No fleas, no worms, ear infection, chipped tooth, and found out it is not missing a nail. The absess is just large and will hopefully go down soon.(apparently I can't count to four, or else I probably would have seen it had four on the front of the foot). My Landlord still says No go to keeping it so I am trying to find it a good home. |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 303 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 12:12 am: | |
Urban: Call local vets and ask that they put signs up in their offices. Many folks call vets asking for free pets that people drop off. Might be a good place to start looking for TOES a new home (and someone may have called the vet to report the dog lost). Also try the local animal shelter or Detroit Animal Control to see if anyone has reported TOES missing. |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 38 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 64.12.116.204
| Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:20 pm: | |
Found Black Lab Mix In Corktown Facts: Male Not Neutered Sits, shakes, lies down Good listener, Doesn’t pull much on leash No fleas, no worms, Ear infection that is being treated, Abbess on foot being treated, Chipped tooth, Very well behaved, Housebroken Found with red collar: Brand Name- Top Paw Looking for the owner preferably, but if not I would like to find a good home for him. Please contact Joe at 313-575 7014 |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 39 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 64.12.116.204
| Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:44 pm: | |
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Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 40 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 64.12.116.204
| Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 8:47 pm: | |
There He is I finally found my digital camera so I could post a pic. Here is his foot |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 309 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 10:06 pm: | |
AW, he's cute! Seems friendly and like he's just been on the streets a while. If he's housebroken, he was a family pet at one time. He does tricks, they liked the dog well enough to train him and socialize with him. Post these pics up at the local corner stores, grocery, pubs, laundro-mat, etc. Someone is bound to recognize him. Betcha some poor kid misses him. Urban: Thanks for taking the time to care about an animal that wandered into your life. Many wouldn't have been bothered, especially treating ear infections and an abcessed toe. You deserve the Golden Pooper Scooper Award!! |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 41 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 152.163.100.8
| Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 10:19 am: | |
Thanks, He is a great dog with a few minor problems and would make a great pet for anypne with a back yard. Oh yeah I forgot to put plays well with others in my flyer. Unfortunately my landlord doesn't want me keeping him. I don't want to take him to the humane society but I may have to by next week. |
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker
Post Number: 1374 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 66.2.148.110
| Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 11:22 am: | |
This is where I got my beastie from: http://www.animalwelfaresociet y.net/ They are no kill, animals kept in foster homes. |
Urbanoutdoors Member Username: Urbanoutdoors
Post Number: 42 Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 64.12.116.204
| Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 11:50 pm: | |
Good news all, I found him a home. Some guy came all the way from Ann Arbor to get him. I will miss him though he really tired my dog out, but I just quit my job yesterday, so It would have been hard to keep both of them. Thanks again to all for your help. -JDR |
Detroitteacher Member Username: Detroitteacher
Post Number: 334 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 205.188.116.137
| Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 11:54 pm: | |
Urban: HOORAY for the guy in A2 who came to get him. Glad he found a home (ok, you found it for him). Thanks again for helping the animal in his time of need. I'm sure he appreciated your kindness. |