From Injury to Recovery: Peach the Great Dane Heals After Paw Injury

This is Peach, a beautiful adolescent Great Dane whose youthful energy recently led to some trouble.

Peach's mom, along with her kids, adore Peach. They were deeply concerned when she came inside with a bleeding foot. Having recently changed jobs, Peach's mom lacked the savings for a vet visit and tried her best to treat the injury at home. When the bleeding persisted and Peach seemed to be in pain, she applied with Fur Kids Foundation for assistance with Peach’s unexpected veterinary care.

A dog’s feet are essential for their daily activities, keeping them fit and happy. If your dog cuts their foot, it’s important to examine the pad closely for any foreign objects like glass or thorns, as well as debris such as grass or gravel. Loosely embedded debris can be gently removed with clean tweezers, followed by cleaning the wound with warm soapy water and rinsing with clear water. While minor cuts can often be managed at home, deeper cuts require veterinary care. A vet can determine the necessary treatment.

Watch for signs of infection, which may include:

• Bumps or lesions
• Discharge (pus) around the cuts
• Hair loss around the cut
• Excessive licking of the feet
• Redness and swelling of the paws

Peach received a thorough cleaning of her foot and was sent home with antibiotics. With crate rest and reduced activity, she is expected to make a full recovery.

We need your help to ensure we can keep supporting pets like Peach. Could you spare $10 to help us get more fur kids back on their paws? Donations are tax-deductible and make a huge difference. Or, if you're looking for another way to help, consider joining our pack as a volunteer. Fur Kids Foundation is entirely volunteer-run, and we need passionate folks to help us fundraise, process applications, and spread the word about our mission in the Northeastern corner of Wyoming.

Let's give our furry friends the love and care they deserve; visit www.furkidsfoundation.org to learn more.