Friday, March 27, 2020

Injured

Bliss came up lame after our last woodcock run.  I couldn't find any thorns in her pad and thought perhaps she had pulled or strained a muscle. The next day she was worst so a trip to the vet was in order. He found a thorn in her hock from an earlier run had formed an abscess.


It's been two days and I've taken the bandage off and am soaking her leg in Epsom Salts.  She's on antibiotics, is starting to put a little weight on her leg and seems to be on the mend.  When you consider the terrain our dogs run through it's a miracle they aren't injured more often.

2 comments:

Scott W. said...

Greetings from Michigan... just a note to say thanks for taking the time to share the posts and images from the Alleghenies. Discovered your blog while researching Ryman-type Setters. Currently working out arrangements with Lynn D. at Firelight for a future pup. Sorry to see Bliss is injured… she’s a beautiful girl!

Best,
Scott

Greyphase said...

Hi Scott, thanks for stopping by. You won't be disappointed in a pup from Lynn Dee. She's producing some great dogs. Bliss is from the Kate X Goodgoing Mack litter which produced some wonderful setters. Even with the dismal bird numbers here in the Alleghenies Bliss is the best dog I've ever owned. Incredible natural ability.