Burned paws...maybe?
I took my 4 Year old black lab on a hike today. He was fine the entire time kept him cool and all and try to give him water when he would take(is it weird he wouldn't drink when I was offering?) Anyways near the end of the hike there wasn't any grass and its mostly dirt(dry dirt) that was being hit by the sun all day. it was about 80 today. At the bottom of the hill he wouldn't get up.
Remembering he didn't drink a lot I put him in some water and gave him some water to drink. He cooled off but wouldn't get up. I carried him to the car(he weighs about 80lbs and it was a nice little hike) with the help of a friend and put him in the car.
I got home and thought maybe he was sore or pulled a muscle since we have been pretty inactive for the past few weeks because of multiple reasons(i know i should have made more time for walks.) then I went to rub his feet(he loves it) and he pulled away.
I looked at them and the front two seemed very tender and his back 2 had a flap of skin that came off. I cleaned the cuts and feed him. I carried him down stairs after he stood up a few times(which was a relief to me that his legs are fine) but wouldn't pee just layed there took him back up stairs and he stood again on the towels i had layed out for him. He then walked over and layed with me on my bed.
I think its just tender feet and all he needs is a few days rest and some healing. Has anyone experanced this before? I need some advice im calling the vet tomorrow to get a how to care for the feet and all, but having some peace of mind tonight would be great. Thanks.
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