Thread: Cracked Claw

Originally Posted by kawhia

a few days kennel rest fixes most things in the limp department, just keep an eye on him if he starts chewing it.
trimming the nails can be simply done by using a tennis ball and a large area of concrete and playing a game of fetch.
if the nails have been left to long just clip the hook bit off and get him on the hard surface, you will get an even wear and no risk of cutting the quick.

Cheers Kawhia and a very good basic bit of advice. I neglected the pre season training a bit. I am no expert but I like to try and get the dog fit- have some condition, (which is hard with Max) and harden up his hooves for the upland stuff. I have been very busy leading up and into this season and the dog is mildly underdone. I've never really paid deliberate attention to the hooves (unless there is limping), but the claw length isn't what it normally is- my bad. I am planning on going for a hunt tomorrow and he will be gutted in the kennel or back of the ute.....a missed hunt will add insult to the injury so to speak.