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[jo kvk]

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Hi, one of my greyhounds has a corn . I've been doing some surfing to see what seems to work for most. I found that some use a dremmel to to wear down the head of the corn and I was wondering if any of you had, and if so, what kind of bit did you use on the dremmel?

I've been using an emery board and it really doesn't make any difference. :angry: I started using bazooka gel. I know this topic has probably been gone over many times, but I would be very grateful for any input. He is limping quite badly, I really feel for him

many thanks

 

[jayp]

Hi, one of my greyhounds has a corn . I've been doing some surfing to see what seems to work for most. I found that some use a dremmel to to wear down the head of the corn and I was wondering if any of you had, and if so, what kind of bit did you use on the dremmel?
I've been using an emery board and it really doesn't make any difference. :angry: I started using bazooka gel. I know this topic has probably been gone over many times, but I would be very grateful for any input. He is limping quite badly, I really feel for him

many thanks

Hi Sorry to hear this, a few on here have had corns in whippets, if you search "corns" on here there are a few threads with good info. Its a diificult one as nothing seems to work on a long term basis. My whippet had ops to remove them but they came back and in the end he was suffering so much he had two toes removed, they are so painful for the dog that even standing is torture. dont walk them on hard surfaces , you can soak the feet in Epsom salts for an hour then pick the corn out, this only works before they have been deeply rooted in so feet must be checked daily They can also have special boots for walking called "Therapaw" they are padded and do help if you have to walk on hard ground

Jan

 

[FeeFee]

Corns are a nightmare, my poor Jess has four corns and they are really disabling for her

Vet's can often 'hull' the corns by removing them gently with a dental tool. This does work and keeps them comfortable for a while, but unfortunately they come back quite quickly and it may need to be done every few weeks. In Jess's case although the procedure is supposed to be painless she started to get so distressed having it done I had to give up.

I now manage things by using cream to keep the corns as soft as possible, exercising her mainly on soft ground and using Therapaw boots if she has to do any hard-surface walking.

You could try surgical removal of the corn, but they often grow back. Personally if it was just one corn I'd opt to have the toe removed, which sounds very drastic but solves the problem for once and for all.

 

[Martin Tucker]

All you want to know about corns !

http://www.greyhound-data.com/knowledge.php?dirsearch=corns

Regards,

Martin.

 

[nina]

None of my dogs have ever had corns thankfully BUT in a conversation with someone at a show the other day i was told that apparently my vet who is a Greyhound vet has found a cure for corns & has trialled & tested this medication which i believe is a cream? & in each case it has worked with 100% results & the corns have not come back.

If anyone would like his number please pm me, this is all the info i have.

 

[comeonsteveuk]

Hi, one of my greyhounds has a corn . I've been doing some surfing to see what seems to work for most. I found that some use a dremmel to to wear down the head of the corn and I was wondering if any of you had, and if so, what kind of bit did you use on the dremmel?
I've been using an emery board and it really doesn't make any difference. :angry: I started using bazooka gel. I know this topic has probably been gone over many times, but I would be very grateful for any input. He is limping quite badly, I really feel for him

many thanks

my vet put some stuff on my dog corn and its gone vets name is daniel doherty uxbridge middx ub8 2nj tel 01895 271444 surgeon hours only please

 

[nina]

Hi, one of my greyhounds has a corn . I've been doing some surfing to see what seems to work for most. I found that some use a dremmel to to wear down the head of the corn and I was wondering if any of you had, and if so, what kind of bit did you use on the dremmel?
I've been using an emery board and it really doesn't make any difference. :angry: I started using bazooka gel. I know this topic has probably been gone over many times, but I would be very grateful for any input. He is limping quite badly, I really feel for him

many thanks

my vet put some stuff on my dog corn and its gone vets name is daniel doherty uxbridge middx ub8 2nj tel 01895 271444 surgeon hours only please

Yes this is my vet too :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

 

[galty]

Hi, one of my greyhounds has a corn . I've been doing some surfing to see what seems to work for most. I found that some use a dremmel to to wear down the head of the corn and I was wondering if any of you had, and if so, what kind of bit did you use on the dremmel?
I've been using an emery board and it really doesn't make any difference. :angry: I started using bazooka gel. I know this topic has probably been gone over many times, but I would be very grateful for any input. He is limping quite badly, I really feel for him

many thanks

my vet put some stuff on my dog corn and its gone vets name is daniel doherty uxbridge middx ub8 2nj tel 01895 271444 surgeon hours only please

On the first topic in the link that Martin posted there is an account of Dan Doherty treatment.

Looks like it works if 41 + Dogs have had successful treatment

 

[nina]

my vet put some stuff on my dog corn and its gone vets name is daniel doherty uxbridge middx ub8 2nj tel 01895 271444 surgeon hours only please

Well Steve it appears that people from all over the country are now going to Daniel to try this treatment, lets hope they all have good results like you.

 

[Whippets Rule]

my dog Badger has three corns, all I do is cut them out with either a scalpel blade or a sharp pair of sewing scissors, I then stick a human corn plaster on each of the offending toes and secure it with elastoplast tape wrapped round the toes..he can walk and run on any surface in comfort for three or four weeks before I have to repeat the procedure.....I change the corn plasters every three days...he can go for a week without the plasters two days after cutting out the corns.

My boy isn't the most tolerant when it comes to having this sort of thing done but he never makes a fuss or struggles when I do it, i therefore conclude that he doesn't feel any pain when I do it...he is known for making his feelings felt by using his teeth on me if I hurt him and he's shown no attempt to bite when I fix his corns. :lol:

 

[yeah boy]

Hi, one of my greyhounds has a corn . I've been doing some surfing to see what seems to work for most. I found that some use a dremmel to to wear down the head of the corn and I was wondering if any of you had, and if so, what kind of bit did you use on the dremmel?
I've been using an emery board and it really doesn't make any difference. :angry: I started using bazooka gel. I know this topic has probably been gone over many times, but I would be very grateful for any input. He is limping quite badly, I really feel for him

many thanks

The only real cure is to have them surgically removed, its only a couple of stitches

 

[jo kvk]

All you want to know about corns !
http://www.greyhound-data.com/knowledge.php?dirsearch=corns

Regards,

Martin.

Thanks for that, very informative. Thanks to everyone has replied. My dog has now had it surgically removed. He was not putting weight on it at all in the end. I know the chances of it coming back are quite high. But felt it was something I had to do.

 

[Nicola]

All you want to know about corns !
http://www.greyhound-data.com/knowledge.php?dirsearch=corns

Regards,

Martin.

Thanks for that, very informative. Thanks to everyone has replied. My dog has now had it surgically removed. He was not putting weight on it at all in the end. I know the chances of it coming back are quite high. But felt it was something I had to do.

You have to do what you feel is right. I hope it proved to be successful :thumbsup:

It's a gamble having them surgically removed. Fred's had two removed, one grew back, one didn't. The corns can run quite deep and it takes quite a few weeks for the deep cut in the pad to heal, and you have to keep it clean and dirt free over those weeks. Not easy....

I'm not putting him through a third op for his latest corn. He's managing OK with a quick walk to the park, and then running around on the grass. If it gets very painful I'm going to have to make those journeys to Middlesex though.