callouses

• 07-13-2007 12:14 PM

  JMack Joined on 05-16-2007 Chicago, IL Posts 45 Points 0	callouses Reply Contact My dog is starting to develop callouses on his front legs, near the joint.  We have mostly hardwood floors, but do have an area rug, a bed in his crate and a bed in his floor for him to lay on.  He seems to prefer the hardwood.  Should we be concerned about the callouses?  They don't seem tender or anything.
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• 07-13-2007 12:32 PM

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  walking lady Joined on 07-12-2007 Posts 191 Points 0

  RE: callouses Reply Contact Is your dog a heavy dog?  I had an Irish Wolfhound and they're really prone to these pressure calluses on their elbows.  I know that if they're left unchecked, they can form an ulcer which can then become infected.  That can be hard to treat.   Try to convince your dog to lay on something padded whenever you can.  I know it's hard, especially in summer, because the floor is so nice and cool!! [image]http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid225/p5e50477ef63ae4cdeb62570d23601ebe/e89ec0aa.jpg[/image]

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• 07-13-2007 12:42 PM

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  JMack Joined on 05-16-2007 Chicago, IL Posts 45 Points 0	RE: callouses Reply Contact He's a Sibe.  Per the vet he needs to gain a few pounds, so he is pretty boney. I'll try to get him to lay on the floor.  We are still working on the down command, so it's a little tough.  I'll just bribe him for now.
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• 07-14-2007 3:52 PM

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  janet_rose Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW area, Texas Posts 3,618 Points 330

  RE: callouses Reply Contact He probably likes the coolness of the hardwood floors, so try a cooling bed.  The last site (below) seems to be down at the moment, but it has sort of a doggie shaw that fits over the shoulders and down the legs to put padding on the legs where you need it.   Canine cooling beds: http://www.dog.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=020625+XS http://www.sitstay.com/store/equip/eq5.shtml http://www.horseboots.com/canine.htm Leg Padding: http://www.dogleggs.com

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• 07-16-2007 3:21 PM

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  JMack Joined on 05-16-2007 Chicago, IL Posts 45 Points 0	RE: callouses Reply Contact Thanks for the recommendations of the cooling beds.  I'll have to order one.  Hopefully he'll lay on it and give his elbows some rest.
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• 07-16-2007 6:53 PM

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  janet_rose Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW area, Texas Posts 3,618 Points 330	RE: callouses Reply Contact I hope that a cooling bed works for you, but if you need something more for the calluses look at the DogLeggs on (www.dogleggs.com).  They also have a version that goes down to the wrist.
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