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Remedies for burns on dogs?
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<blockquote data-quote="donna723" data-source="post: 627727" data-attributes="member: 1883"><p>Cataracts and arthritis are normal for a dog that age. And her feet will heal. Border Collies are one of the most intelligent breeds and she's probably confused and depressed because she can't get around like she did before - dogs get depressed too, just like people and the pain medications may have her temporarily in a bit of a fog. If she's eating and drinking well and otherwise in good health for her age, you are WAY premature to be planning her demise!</p><p></p><p>The paws will heal but I would follow the vet's instructions EXACTLY! The proper treatment for humans isn't necessarily the proper treatment for dogs. But they will heal. One of my Bostons, Trace, came to me through the Humane Society and had been the victim of abuse. From his injuries, they surmise that he had been thrown out of a moving car and left there to die. They think he hit the pavement with his feet (and his face!) and skidded along, peeling the pads right off of his feet! A few of his toes had the skin still attached but loose and flapping. I'm sure it was very painful but, with good medical care, he healed up just fine. And he's now a happy, healthy, playful little guy. Caring for senior dogs isn't always easy but it's very rewarding. Since Trace was a little "foundling", I have no idea how old he is. But my other three are 10, 12 and 15 and still going strong! Please don't count her out yet ...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="donna723, post: 627727, member: 1883"] Cataracts and arthritis are normal for a dog that age. And her feet will heal. Border Collies are one of the most intelligent breeds and she's probably confused and depressed because she can't get around like she did before - dogs get depressed too, just like people and the pain medications may have her temporarily in a bit of a fog. If she's eating and drinking well and otherwise in good health for her age, you are WAY premature to be planning her demise! The paws will heal but I would follow the vet's instructions EXACTLY! The proper treatment for humans isn't necessarily the proper treatment for dogs. But they will heal. One of my Bostons, Trace, came to me through the Humane Society and had been the victim of abuse. From his injuries, they surmise that he had been thrown out of a moving car and left there to die. They think he hit the pavement with his feet (and his face!) and skidded along, peeling the pads right off of his feet! A few of his toes had the skin still attached but loose and flapping. I'm sure it was very painful but, with good medical care, he healed up just fine. And he's now a happy, healthy, playful little guy. Caring for senior dogs isn't always easy but it's very rewarding. Since Trace was a little "foundling", I have no idea how old he is. But my other three are 10, 12 and 15 and still going strong! Please don't count her out yet ... [/QUOTE]
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