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Baxter was really sick when I first brought him home, but when he came in he went right into the living room and jumped up on my love seat. It was like he knew exactly where it was. The first time I brought Rocky into my house, he went all through it sniffing everything he could. Baxter never did that.
For some reason, it hit me harder this year. If I didn't know any better, there were times these last few days where I would have sworn I went back in time to three years ago. We all know three is a special number, so I'm chalking it up to that.
I think a week or two after Rocky went to the Bridge, I blogged about the greenway we walked at sometimes. I took Baxter there for the first time today. I think he enjoyed it more than Rocky ever did.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
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Awwww, you are soooo right, three IS the magic #! As for taking the angelversary harder, I think that it just comes down to everyone's individual timeline. Plus, with the upside down world we are in now, feeling that kind of grief is to be expected. Those were great times you and Rocky had together, and of course it makes sense that you would miss it now more than ever. Hope that makes sense.
Otherwise it's pretty cool that you and Baxter are making so many fun new memories together. Now, that greenway will forever be known as Rocky's Place. I see more good times ahead for you two.
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Thanks for refreshing my memory on the loveseat thing. I k ew Baxter did "something " when he first cam home that seemed as though Rocky had whispered in his ear, "When you first go I to uour new furever home, go straight to the loveseat. That will let Dad know I guided you to it and that I'm still watching over everyone."
Lpve the greenway jaunt with Baxter♥️
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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27 January 2017
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What's up everyone? It's been awhile.
I'm back with dew claw questions. So Baxter has torn the dew claw on his right front leg three times in the past (always in April). I was pretty sure he tore it again last night. As luck would have it, his annual check up was today. So when I dropped him off, I told them about the broken dew claw.
When the vet called to go over everything, she said the dew claw was fine. She said the skin might be a little loose, but otherwise everything was secure. And she said all his nails were pretty short.
He's not in any pain from what I can tell. He lets me touch it, and it does feel pretty secure. But it sticks out more than it used to (see picture), so I'm kind of at a loss what to do.
Another pic, comparing the two dew claws:
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
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Hmmmm....it does seem to be in a position that would make it prone to injuring it. So glad it doesn't appear to hurt him.
But the sticking put like this is new? Prior to this latest "episode" it's been more in a "normal" position?
Can you tell of ot's swollen more than the other one? Just thinking of it os that's what's maki g it stick out further....maybe?
Don't know David, maybe some others will have better insight. I do know that sometimes the dew claw is removed when torn so much taking it off is the answer. I had that happen with one of my dogs.
Well, at least we got to see a picture of Baxter....sort of! I
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Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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I'm pretty paranoid about him tearing it now since he's done it so many times. I always check his paws when he's been out chasing squirrels. Everything looked fine until last night. It doesn't seem to be bothering him; he's not licking at it or anything like that. But it clearly doesn't look right to me.
I emailed the vet's office tonight to express my concern. I guess I'll see what they say. But otherwise, I'm not really sure what to do. If it's not bothering him, I don't want to put him through anything unnecessary. But looking at it is like nails on a chalkboard to me, and I'm worried that it sticking out like that could make it easier to injure.
David and Rocky (and Baxter now too!)
Rocky had his right front leg amputated on Valentine's Day 2017 after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
He joined the September Saints on September 3, 2017.
He is the toughest, bravest, sweetest and best friend I'll ever know.
Hi David,
Are they attached with bone, or detached with just skin? The photo looks like they are attached, and in that case they usually don't remove them. If they are detached, removal is fast and simple. When we neutered pups, we always checked the dewclaws and asked the owner if they would like them removed when we did the surgery if they were detached and just hanging there.
If they are attached, best thing I can tell you would be to make sure they stay short, even if you need to trim them more often than the other nails. Do you cut his nails or dremel them? I find the dremel a lot easier, and it smooths them a lot more than trimming. That may help to stop them from getting caught up on things.
If you decide to dremel and have not yet, Amazon has a great cordless one made for animals. It was very reasonable and one charge will give it enough power to do all 4 paws. I was thrilled to get one without a cord. Makes it TONS easier.
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