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Sores on joints???

Discussion in 'Health & Nutrition' started by Sampson1, Feb 4, 2011.

  1. Sampson1

    Sampson1 CH Dog

    So I have a problem with sores on my dogs feet and joints. Im not sure what could be causing them as not all of my dogs have them. Any ideas on the cause or solution to this? Thanks in advance guys
     
    Sampson1, Feb 4, 2011
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  2. Flipside

    Flipside CH Dog

    Can you take a pic and post it?
     
    Flipside, Feb 4, 2011
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  3. Sampson1

    Sampson1 CH Dog

    Yup hold on..lol
     
    Sampson1, Feb 4, 2011
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  4. Sampson1

    Sampson1 CH Dog

    Idk how to post pics on here??
     
    Sampson1, Feb 4, 2011
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  5. lrk

    lrk Big Dog

    Could be sores from poor bedding or not enough bedding in there houses.
     
    lrk, Feb 4, 2011
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  6. Sampson1

    Sampson1 CH Dog

    Thats what I was thinking but I have there houses filled with hay.
     
    Sampson1, Feb 4, 2011
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  7. Mextra

    Mextra Big Dog

    Mextra, Feb 4, 2011
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  8. brindlexpitt

    brindlexpitt Top Dog

    are you talking about sores, or calluses.
     
    brindlexpitt, Feb 4, 2011
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  9. Sampson1

    Sampson1 CH Dog

    There kinda like calluses. They get hard scabs then the dogs bust the scabs off.
     
    Sampson1, Feb 4, 2011
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  10. BLUE8BULL

    BLUE8BULL CH Dog

    What kind of ground you exerciseing/working dog's on??+are dog's happy every-other way??
     
    BLUE8BULL, Feb 5, 2011
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  11. Dreamer

    Dreamer Big Dog

    Lick granuloma?

    Dreamer
     
    Dreamer, Feb 5, 2011
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  12. Flipside

    Flipside CH Dog

    What he laying on? Is it both paws?
    Could be from calluse or an allergy...make sure it does not get infected....clean it regularly and you might want to think about putting a Elizabethan collar on him also till it heals!

    yIS
     
    Flipside, Feb 5, 2011
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  13. Sampson1

    Sampson1 CH Dog

    It doesnt bother the two that have them at all. They dont act like it hurts or itches. They ignore it.

    Thanks I have been cleaning them to be sure they dont get infected.
     
    Sampson1, Feb 6, 2011
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  14. benthere

    benthere CH Dog Staff Member

    Sometimes dogs will get sores or calluses on their ankles from knocking them against their chains or on the elbows or hips from lying/sitting outside on the hard ground. Usually the sores occur over boney parts of the dog. The best solution is to put weight on the dog. By putting weight on the dog, you put padding over the bones. You just have to keep some dogs heavier than others or they will get sores. Plenty of CLEAN bedding is a must as well. Old, dirty bedding will also cause skin problems that may lead to sores.
     
    benthere, Feb 6, 2011
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  15. ngomalungundu

    ngomalungundu Big Dog

    ngomalungundu, Feb 6, 2011
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  16. BLUE8BULL

    BLUE8BULL CH Dog

    IF NOT BOTHERING,THE DOG'S,JUST KEEP EYE ON IT FOR INFECTION'S etc;agree with other lad's.SOME DOG'S GET THESE THING'S,FROM RUBING OFF KENNEL'S,WHERE THERE LYING ETC;IF YA WATCH THEM FOR A-WHILE SURE YA SUSS WHERE THEY RUBBING OFF.BEST OF LUCK TO YA....B...:)
     
    BLUE8BULL, Feb 6, 2011
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  17. LuvMyBulldogs

    LuvMyBulldogs Big Dog

    You may wanna switch from hay to wheat straw also.....
     
    LuvMyBulldogs, Feb 7, 2011
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  18. Sampson1

    Sampson1 CH Dog

    Ok thanks for all the great info.
     
    Sampson1, Feb 7, 2011
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  19. scooter

    scooter Big Dog

    I have a bitch with the same thing and I am thinking chain rub.
     
    scooter, Feb 7, 2011
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