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Mine slid on some mud yesterday into a wire fence and severed his front driver's side paw - top literally hanging on by a thread. The vet has patched him up and we're hopeful there's no deeper damage to nerves etc but we won't fully know that for a while. Signs are encouraging, but even if comparatively straightforward it will still be 'months' before he's fully healed and bouncing around again.
He was out with the dog walker when it happened - she's brilliant and no blame there. Our vet is also excellent, so he's in good hands. Back home with a major dressing and looking a bit sorry for himself. No long walks for a while.
£1,000 later reminded us why we pay a small fortune to Petplan each month. They're pricey but settle quickly and without quibble.
You mention chasing sticks @Quel Carreleur. Chucking into water's probably OK but otherwise please don't throw for them - 2 family members' dogs have had really nasty injuries from sticks bouncing up at unexpected angles. One involved significant blood loss and would have been life threatening if there had been a delay in getting her to the vet.
He was out with the dog walker when it happened - she's brilliant and no blame there. Our vet is also excellent, so he's in good hands. Back home with a major dressing and looking a bit sorry for himself. No long walks for a while.
£1,000 later reminded us why we pay a small fortune to Petplan each month. They're pricey but settle quickly and without quibble.
You mention chasing sticks @Quel Carreleur. Chucking into water's probably OK but otherwise please don't throw for them - 2 family members' dogs have had really nasty injuries from sticks bouncing up at unexpected angles. One involved significant blood loss and would have been life threatening if there had been a delay in getting her to the vet.