I just took both dogs for a walk (it's super nice outside), after we were out for about 1 hour I noticed that Phoebe was limping. Sure enough... I checked her paw and part of the skin is missing (some of it is still attached). It's probably about 1/4 inch long and wide (kind of round) and doesn't really bleed but looks raw and painful.
Of course I was still a good 15 minute walk away from our house, no cell phone (wouldn't have done me any good since DH is at a track meet about 1 hour away). This lady (ANGEL!!!) saw me carry Phoebe (who weights almost 27 pounds) and offerd us a ride home. What a life saver.
So now I'm dealing with a hurt paw. I picked up some neosporin and cleaned it as best as I could (by myself - no one here to hold her) and put some of the neosporin on it. The emergency vet (called them) said to clean it, put neosporin on it and wrap it until tomorrow (or bring her in if it gets worse). It doesn't bleed, should I still wrap it?
What I can use to cover her foot when I take her outside? Do you think she could go for walks? We walk quite a bit every day, do you think she'd be ok for a short walk?
Sorry that I'm such a baby about this but I've never had this happen before. I feel so bad for my baby. I put one of those cone collars on her to keep her from licking it. She doesn't limp in the house (though I try to keep her lying down) but did outside.
Any advice is MUCH appreciated! Thanks!!!