Animal Hospital of Casper - On Line

Foreign Body, My foot!

Meet Jefferson. He is a two and half year old chocolate Labrador and real tough cookie.

He first came up lame on his left rear leg with an associated puncture and swelling of his central pad on that foot. With initial antibiotic therapy and cleaning of the wound, Jefferson made normal progress over the next 10 days. After the antibiotics were finished, Jefferson's again became swollen and uncomfortable. More work up needed.....

  This radiograph revealed the problem. Radiology helps us diagnose problems that we are, otherwise, unable to see or feel. 

  This nearly inch long piece of glass was removed from Jefferson's pad. Jefferson is now expected to have a normal and complete recovery. We are as happy as Jefferson and his owners about his future!