Random yelping and occasional small spots of blood, possibly issue with paw - Any ideas what to ask the vet

[ForestWomble]

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Since approx April Bungo will randomly yelp in pain, I think it's to do with one of his paws.
The vet had a look and removed a nail sheath they said was loose, the following morning I saw small drops of blood all over the floor, but apart from licking his paw more, Bungo showed no signs of discomfort, I saw no more blood that day or for days afterward.
Oddly one morning I saw blood again, can't remember exactly when that was, but I'd say within the last month, then today, blood on the floor again.

The removing of the sheath hasn't stopped the random yelping (we can go days or weeks between yelps, but we can also get multiple yelps in one day or a few days in a row).
He mainly yelps when scratching, but it's also happened when walking and at other times too.

Just wondering if anyone might have any ideas as I'm going to mention it to the vet again.

 

[JudyN]

I wonder if he could have a cut in his pad? Sometimes they don't show up well, but can be deep enough to cause pain and bleeding. Or something embedded between his pads? Can you tell which paw it is? That might at least narrow it down.

 

[ForestWomble]

I wonder if he could have a cut in his pad? Sometimes they don't show up well, but can be deep enough to cause pain and bleeding. Or something embedded between his pads? Can you tell which paw it is? That might at least narrow it down.

Back left paw.

Bungo doesn't like having his paws touched, but we have looked between the pads as best we can and can't see anything.

 

[JudyN]

There are a lot of nooks and crannies between the pads, so I wouldn't rule it out. Though I'm guessing a 'proper' look might necessitate sedation.

 

[ForestWomble]

There are a lot of nooks and crannies between the pads, so I wouldn't rule it out. Though I'm guessing a 'proper' look might necessitate sedation.

Thank you Judy

I will ask.
I think your right that he'd have to be sedated to get a proper look, when he had to be sedated for something else, the vets used that time to cut his nails too as they couldn't do them otherwise.

 

[ForestWomble]

Bungo saw the vet today.

They had a look at his paws but all they said was his nails need cutting, as I suspected they want to sedate him to do that, I will confirm that they will give his paws a proper look at the same time when the appointment is arranged.

 

[JudyN]

Make sure the vet knows you need them to have a really close inspection of the sore paw because if it's bleeding occasionally, there's something going on. I'd also ask them to check his teeth while they're at it and maybe remove any tartar build-up. I'd even consider asking them to take bloods, just in case it comes in useful in the future.

Can you tell that I also had a dog who wouldn't let the vet examine him properly, fought (physically and physiologically) sedation every step of the way, and was so discombobulated after sedation that he'd cry for the whole. first. night. after?

 

[ForestWomble]

Make sure the vet knows you need them to have a really close inspection of the sore paw because if it's bleeding occasionally, there's something going on. I'd also ask them to check his teeth while they're at it and maybe remove any tartar build-up. I'd even consider asking them to take bloods, just in case it comes in useful in the future.

Can you tell that I also had a dog who wouldn't let the vet examine him properly, fought (physically and physiologically) sedation every step of the way, and was so discombobulated after sedation that he'd cry for the whole. first. night. after?

Thank you Judy

I will make sure they know, that's a great idea asking them to do bloods etc too. He's on steroids and I've heard dogs should have regular blood tests while on them, the vet doesn't do regular tests (guess it's because he's such a difficult patient) so a blood test would be a great idea.

Sounds like my Bungo! I once had a vet ring me to ask if they could give him a slight GA instead as he was fighting the sedation.

I find he copes with coming round from a GA far better than a sedation too, discombobulated is a great way to describe how he is!

 

[JudyN]

Jasper had to be sedated with a jab in the bum before he could have a GA as there was no way they'd be able to inject it into a vein. Then was too stressed to lie down so stood there getting gradually more wobbly like a baby giraffe till eventually his legs gave way.

 

[Dibbythedog]

Hope all goes well with the nail citting.

 

[ForestWomble]

Jasper had to be sedated with a jab in the bum before he could have a GA as there was no way they'd be able to inject it into a vein. Then was too stressed to lie down so stood there getting gradually more wobbly like a baby giraffe till eventually his legs gave way.

Aww bless him.

Hope all goes well with the nail citting.

Thank you. Don't know when it'll be yet, vet was supposed to discuss it when they phoned about some urine results, they phoned today but they didn't mention it, and I remembered seconds after ending the call.