Diagnostic interpretation from injury

[Jul_eee]

My 2.5 yr old male (neutered) akbash named Finnik. Finnik is 77lbs and generally very regal, watchful, serious and an extremely nervous dog, however, since getting a golden retriever puppy he has been more carefree and playful when outside.
He eats one 1/2-1lb raw beef meal plus 3 cups of Acana raw, dehydrated kibble with a topper and added liquid.
He will not drink water unless it is from a lake, rain, or snow. So I resort to syringe feeding him honey water in the evenings. I also give him a mix of Medical Medium approved supplements including b12, zinc, propolis, lemon balm, and the heavy metal detox smoothie supplements. (I joined the membership at Anthony William/Medical Medium's recommendation).

Finnik has had his first round of puppy vaccinations and 1 rabies vaccination. I should note that Finnik has 1 deformed paw. I am under the impression that deformations are due to mercury exposure and Finnik's mother was given treatments while she was unknown to be pregnant.

The lead up to this issue is that Finnik was being watched by my friend for a week while I was away. Besides being nervous and following me like a shadow once he was back, he was himself and was even playful with my other puppy for just 1 day. The next day Finnik became withdrawn and disinterested in the puppy for the very first time. The puppy playfully pommeled Finnik that day when Finnik wasn't looking. I had to take Finnik to the vet because of this as he was limping and wincing/whining. He was diagnosed with bursitis in the elbow. We did blood, urine, and fecal testing (below). There are a deficiencies that I am unsure how to address.

Beyond the deficiencies, my current concern is that he was outside (5F) for a few minutes and broke his nail. Blood was gushing from Finnik's quick (picture below). I've wrapped up the paw and have Finnik wearing a cone. I have a booty Finnik can wear when going outside. How long do you think this could take to heal? Does this look like something a vet should address? (As a side note, I am 2 hours away from my vet in a very remote location in Canada. Also, Finnik travels terribly in the car. He stands most of the time and is very stressed so I try to avoid taking him anywhere unless absolutely necessary.)

I would so appreciate any support and guidance.
Thank you

@Dr. Jeff @Dr. Christina

 

[Jul_eee]

referenced photo and diagnostics

 

[Dr. Christina]

No need to rush to the vet for the nail.
Dr. Christina

 

[Dr. Christina]

Good for you to be feeding some fresh, minimizing vaccines and thinking about different ways to approach health. So glad you have joined Holistic Actions so you can be empowered and comfortable to rarely have to rush to the vet who is so far away. I will address a few of your concerns, and Dr. Jeff or Dr. Jean will go into more of them.

1. Watch the welcome video to see all that we offer. Becoming totally empowered may take time (some of our members continue to learn more - even being members for 6 or 7 years). If you really dig into the paradigm of the path to pet wellness, and take the time to read, to do your 15 minute calls, review old webinars and courses your life in the wilds will be much easier.
2. Start with the 5 lesson pet health course. It also leads you to the article that is about creating a holistic health care team and there are homeopathic veterinarians who can help you virtually, and other veterinarians who can do other work virtually.
3. Work slowly and steadily with Finnik to get him to LOVE riding in the car.
4. Nails and bleeding in general. Cornstarch (or flour), pressed against a bleeding nail usually stops it. Styptic pencils do to, but some dogs think it stings. Now that the bleeding has stopped, you probably do not need the collar.
5. As you can see, there will be days when behaviors are different. The more you can tune in and listen to Finnik (and the puppy) the more you will notice problems before they really get going. Also, keeping a journal on each one of them will be sooooo valuable as 5 years from now you may forget the order that problems occurred.
6. Thirst - feeding with a dropper may not be needed. Try bone broths, fermented meat or fish broths (greenjuju is one company). Stop feeding dehydrated and do just fresh. There are many different approaches and no one way is best for every dog. (More on this is in the pet health course, lesson 2).
7. Bursitis of the elbow can be addressed with your virtual health care team. As a member you can become a client of Dr. Jeff as your homeopath. If you feel you need a little more general guidance, I do virtual advising/coaching. It can be healed/soothed with many different approaches. Read the joints chapter in the resource library for some beginning ideas.
8. Learning energy healing methods will make you feel very self sufficient up in the wilds. these are some of the webinars we have done on various methods - Bernie Siegel, Anitra Frazier, Gail Pope, Dr. Farthing, Grandma Nancy, Dr. Wagner,
A lovely meditation with photos, Nick Thompson,
Dr. Samet, Dr. Saine, Dr. Palmquist, Patrick McKeown, Paola Brown, Dr Knuven, Dr. Herman, Dr. Schneider, Gail Pope, Dr. Fior, Kate Solisti, Dr. Pitcairn , Dr. Feinman, Dr. Seelye (now deceased), Tami Tomlinson, Dr. Susan Wagner,

Dr. Christina

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Hi Jul!

Wow, great job with Finnick!

I am so glad that he's interacting with the new puppy. That's a great sign of his trying his best to be a balanced dog (through play).

I agree with Dr. Christina about the nail. Keep the area clean-ish (warm water, peroxide, socks, etc.) and hope that the rest of the nail either falls off or gets pulled off soon. He may lick at the paw or seem sensitive tyhere until the nail falls off.

His bigger issues tho are his extreme nervousness and his blood test results.

Perhaps ask your vet (by phone) to consult with the internal medicine specialist at Idexx.

The slight anemia and hypoalbuminemia (low blood albumin) along with the 3+ urine protein may need to be repeated.

Let's see what the internist says about the results. My suspicion is that many of the blood abnormalities will be gone next time you test the blood.

Did you collect the urine at home? If you did, was it refrigerated prior to the trip to the vet?