I'm really worried about Sam's paw again. 
You may, or may not remember I posted about Sam's paw a while ago - he had a severe infection in his pad (forepaw), which resulted in amputation of the claw & a small bone in the toe. Also, as the infection was SO severe, part of the tendon had to be removed aswell.
Well, basically I returned to my vet yesterday with Sam because his limp had come back with a vengeance. I thought maybe that his claws needed clipping (he won't let ME do that!!). Well, they did, but that wasn't the cause. Otherwise I suspected it could be scar tissue on the pad that was irritating him. Close, yes. He's got a corn. Simple as that. However, the downer on all this is the vet's advice. I have to say that I trust the vet totally - he saved Sam's toe by removing the small bone & claw. The trouble is, if this corn doesn't go (got softening ointment to apply twice daily), & Sam is as bad in two weeks time; he suggests seriously thinking about amputating the whole toe this time. Can corns not be removed? Does anybody know?
Sam will be nine years old in October, & has a heart murmer of 5/6 on one side, so the vet suggests making a decision sooner rather than later bearing in mind the stress on his heart with general anaesthetic. That's fine; & I totally understand that. That's the last thing I want to do!!
Can anyone help with advice on corns?
Should I consider a second opinion? I don't want to, but I will if people think that's the best option?
You may, or may not remember I posted about Sam's paw a while ago - he had a severe infection in his pad (forepaw), which resulted in amputation of the claw & a small bone in the toe. Also, as the infection was SO severe, part of the tendon had to be removed aswell.Well, basically I returned to my vet yesterday with Sam because his limp had come back with a vengeance. I thought maybe that his claws needed clipping (he won't let ME do that!!). Well, they did, but that wasn't the cause. Otherwise I suspected it could be scar tissue on the pad that was irritating him. Close, yes. He's got a corn. Simple as that. However, the downer on all this is the vet's advice. I have to say that I trust the vet totally - he saved Sam's toe by removing the small bone & claw. The trouble is, if this corn doesn't go (got softening ointment to apply twice daily), & Sam is as bad in two weeks time; he suggests seriously thinking about amputating the whole toe this time. Can corns not be removed? Does anybody know?
Sam will be nine years old in October, & has a heart murmer of 5/6 on one side, so the vet suggests making a decision sooner rather than later bearing in mind the stress on his heart with general anaesthetic. That's fine; & I totally understand that. That's the last thing I want to do!!
Can anyone help with advice on corns?
Should I consider a second opinion? I don't want to, but I will if people think that's the best option?
