Day started with sugar ants and ends with fire ants. Dug a bajillion out of the collie's foot. He's lamed. All the expletives. Icepack, anything else?
baking soda paste with water to neutralize the acid, perhaps.
@holon42 thanks, he would tolerate that. For once he's holding still, even seems to want me to do something. Sigh.
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poor doggo🥺🥺🥺
the soda should soothe his paw somewhat.
@holon42 book says soda and ice. THANKS. Will ring the vet tomorrow if dog stays off of the foot
AND I KICK ALL THE ANTS
if you have any aloe vera, that gel would help too. it's great for any skin problems and is soothing on burns, protects the skin too.
@holon42 yeah, think I do...good call
oh good. i expect it will be tender for awhile, but the aloe vera should help healing.
@holon42 heavily favoring the foot but able to put it down, so that's improvement.