More toe injuries at Tucson dog track – Feb 21, 2008
Two years ago today, this is the 3rd night in a row that Tucson racing dogs fractured or bruised their toes. What is the problem?
Phoenix Gunsmoke broke a left toenail. Treatment was not provided; either not provided or not listed. Recovery time was recommended for 3 weeks. Phoenix Gunsmoke also suffered a toe related injured on June 13, 2008. He continued to race 150 times. This handsome boy is looking for a home now.
Same night, same track, different dog –Phoenix Swink fractured left toes; treatment not provided or not listed. Recovery time was 6 weeks. This dog continued to race for 83 times and ended his racing career in August 2009. Fortunately, he was adopted through Racing Home Greyhounds.
Yet another dog, RLM’s Evonne bruised her right toes. Treatment & recovery time not provided. She continues to race more in 2008. On the injury report…
Finally, someone speaks out: “Bruised toes due to too many rocks on the track”
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