Rocky #PoorlyPaw is in storm mode with the rest of us. Carprofen and gabapentin in his #MagicPeanutButter helped him have a comfortable night. He’s definitely limiting activity while we wait Dr Couto consult report. Expect we’ll see the orthopedic surgeon next week.

If the break is uncomplicated, the toe can be set and a cast applied. Our rescue says broken toe injuries are common. They reminded us to rule out osteosarcoma while treatment planning.

Rocky #PoorlyPaw is now Rocky #BrokenToe — on light duty pending orthopedic consult with Couto Veterinary Consultants. Doc C is a greyhound orthopedic expert and wrote the small animal internal medicine text used here. He also founded Greyhound Health Initiative which sponsors osteosarcoma research and corn research.

Radiography confirmed the toe injury. It may be treatable but removing the toe is a possibility. Greyhound acceleration forces tend to reinsurance toe repairs. #Greyhounds