Nico Was Injured

in pets •  7 years ago 

Poor Nico...we could tell something was troubling him last Tuesday. He was lying about more and licking his right front paw continuously. Upon closer inspection we found a hunk of flesh was missing on his foot pad!

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Not sure how this happened. He did start a new doggie day camp the week before where they run and play a lot. He also takes many long walks on the beach, but that shouldn’t cause this?!

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Then he stopped eating and seemed to have a fever on Wednesday, so we arranged to take the sweet boy to the vet. They said his symptoms indicated he might have an infection from the wound, and his blood work confirmed elevated white blood count. They bandaged up his paw and sent us home with antibiotics and anti inflammatory medications.

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Lots of rest was prescribed for a few days.

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But by Friday morning we could see improvement in his energy and enthusiasm for life!

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By that evening we removed the bandage and the wound looked much healed. After doing nothing but rest for 3 days he was ready to do SOMETHING! A short walk down the beach seemed to restore his soul.

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Looking back I think I caused his injury from playing fetch in a concrete parking lot. 😕 Lots of running and quick stops he made. Hindsight is 20/20...😬 we won’t play that game there any more. I’m just glad he’s better and back out in the beach! 🙏🏽

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  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Oh God please nothing should happen to my friend, have come to love Nico so much, please make sure she gets well soon.

Am really sad, but am equally happy that she's fast healing, regards to your family,
@steemed-open
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Woah. Its really safe to know Nico is back on his health and sure much stressed and play aimt needed depending on the environment .good treatment and quick recovery from a very strong dog that scale through what pain feels like.. dogs are really lovely and i missed how mine left me on tragic basis of an accident from a car. I am to blame for that but I won't forget the times we shared and his name was jerry..he sure was a great dog. Ythanks for sharing an experience from Nico..☺

What a sweet doge! Such personality! Is he a poodle?

The saddest part with pet injuries is how pathetic they look in their casts and bandages - like they just can't understand why this is happening to them. I'm glad he's through the worst of it now.

He should recover quickly!

Nico is such a sweet dog! I am happy he is okay now! In the last picture he looks happy and relaxed!
sending lots of love from me and Oscar!

cheers @steemed-open

How sweet! Thank you 🙏🏽

In all the pictures show his features as sad, except in the picture that was near the sea
He will be healed and return as he was
I also have a dog named ALUKA

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He was a bit sad, sick and downtrodden this week as the photos reflect, but then enlivened outside at the shore. :)

Aluka is beautiful and looks full of happiness! Thanks for sharing. 🤗

It gladens my heart to hear that Nico is physiologically fit again...
Infections could be too deadly
Happy u discovered it on time.

You chose the right place to take this picture
Great photo

How glad that Nico recovered! We had a dog that looked like Nico ... we could not save her ... Health to all!

Nice must be good by now right!!

So happy all went well! My first instinct was, that maybe he stepped into a sharp object hidden in the sand of the beach, glass or a shell... but you are probably right with the concrete. Thank god everything is good now :-)

Great to see Nico getting excited looking at the beach. He really looked well and ready to play now. At first, when i was reading the first part, i thought Nico might have step on a broken shell at the beach. But when you explained it at the end then it came through to me. He's really active in playing, huh? Well thats good!
By the way, i just recently discovered your blog. Glad i found something about life & living. Im your follower now :-)

fast healing , Respect for you @steemed-open

Ohh Nico is back on his health! I think he is so lucky to be with you... When I was reading the story I think that it is sad story but finished beautiful! I can see also what he feels in his face. He starts to smile after seventh photo!

Happy to see that Nico is feeling a whole lot better.

Oops it was the concrete that injured the dog, glad to know you'll not play catch in a concrete environment again. Get well soonest Nico.

The dog is very cute, how can I get a pet this lovely??IMG_20180128_203221_451.jpg

Thanks to God, Nico is very excited to be back up and running again.

Glad he bette think he walk milking it a bit haha. Looks back on top form though 💯🐒

Aawwwww! Poor Nico! Glad he is feeling better and sounds like you caught the problem in time. Infection can really spread quickly. Looks like he is loved and well cared for. Hugs Nico!

How cute this lovely dog i adore it wow 😍😍😍 hope it is fine now 😞!

a very beautiful dog, hopefully heal quickly, do a good treatment.

ahh .. how sad it is. I hope my healing has improved without much hurt. I am very upset when I think about it. I am a sweet and big dog. very lucky to notice the problem immediately! I thank you for this. Instead of lying and sad like that, I always hope to see the energy in place and running .. how old is this sweet dog?

He is 2 years old. Thanks for your concern. He’s much better now and going to the beach with me today. Hugs

Wow great testimony. Am happy our little friend is okay

Nico should be very good now :)
I'm waiting for her sweet photos

What kind of sheep is that? Get well soon Nico! xx

😂😂😂 He does look sheepish. Need to have him shorn soon.

hahaha no need , just give me .. :P

Nico looks much more enthusiastic in the pic when he's looking out from the balcony! I hope it never happens again :(.

Nico is set for more exploits and adventures Now I guess, she just needs to be well monitored. Thanks for sharing @steemed-open

Glad that Nico's ok! :)
And this picture you made is really powerful! You can really see and feel the wish to go outside and play. DQmNpvrtsykG8or8UfacwdWbgBRtb6mPshJ4FFnVmSqpLiQ_1680x8400.jpg

great photo . its poste beautiful

What a beaut. Hope he's better now! Here's my Rocky:


cute dog.I hope you get up quickly..hers family very beatiful..

Oh God please not anything must manifest to my friend, have come to love Nico a lot, please ensure she gets properly soon.

Am without a doubt unhappy, however am similarly satisfied that she's rapid recuperation, regards for your circle of relatives,
@steemed-open

Its definitely secure to understand Nico is again on his fitness and positive lots careworn and play aimt wanted relying on the surroundings .right remedy and quick recovery from a completely sturdy canine that scale via what pain appears like.. puppies are really lovely and i ignored how mine left me on tragic foundation of an accident from a car. i am to blame for that but I won't forget about the times we shared and his call become jerry..he sure become a superb canine. Ythanks for sharing an enjoy from Nico..

What a candy doge! Such persona! Is he a poodle?
The saddest part with puppy accidents is how pathetic they look of their casts and bandages - like they just can not apprehend why this is going on to them. i am happy he is via the worst of it now.

Awww the real joy you see on peoples faces when thy get to pet Nico, this is so sweet :)

Oh, my God! This dog has surprised me. one of these stunning creature! in the first photo she's so dreamy gazing. i feel very bad that nico will injured. i will pray for nico that he get well soon.. great image. A incredible own family pet. splendid dog. Very first-class and proper publish.