Update on dog bite injury

deineria · #1 05/15/10, 05:09 PM

Here are photos of the wound after I cleaned it again today - I called and emailed the vet with this photo and explained everything
since I last spoke with him.
I asked him what he would advise, since obviously, the pen. isn't helping, but I am quite concerned that the damage is bad enough that maybe
it is too late - of course, I always think the worst. I felt I needed something strong to begin with, but the vet is who said the penicillin was good enough.

betsy h. · #2 05/15/10, 06:26 PM

Give it some time- I've had to deal with a goat who ripped her hoof off before- when they did the amputation and dressed the wounds for weeks, it looked a bit like this when we changed dressings, but it healed nice and smooth, she gets around fine.

I would look at a topical dressing like Proudsoff, or Cut Heal to keep the area slathered in.

barber lady · #3 05/15/10, 07:13 PM

I have something I keep in the drawer for all the animals. It's called Tri-Care, made by Farnam Horse Products. 3 way wound treatment. prevents infection, pain relief, and a barrier for flies, water and germs. Contains emu oil and tea tree oil to promote healing. In other words its good stuff.

**mygoat** · #4 05/15/10, 07:18 PM

It looks bruised and sore but appears to be healing normally. Keep up with the Pen for a full round, but don't give up.

shiandpete.1 · #5 05/15/10, 09:07 PM

I wonder if some tea tree oil would help. My mom uses that on her horses if they get injured withs cut or scrape. I have used it on goats for cuts and scrapes as well.

Backfourty,MI. · #6 05/15/10, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barber lady

I have something I keep in the drawer for all the animals. It's called Tri-Care, made by Farnam Horse Products. 3 way wound treatment. prevents infection, pain relief, and a barrier for flies, water and germs. Contains emu oil and tea tree oil to promote healing. In other words its good stuff.

This is good stuff. I bought it at TSC & have used it on goats & rabbits here before.

deineria · #7 05/15/10, 11:05 PM

I have Tri-Care, and the collasate spray I'm using is a bit like Proud's Off for pround flesh. Glad to know it doesn't look at bad as I thought, hopefully.
I covered it in Collasate and triple Antibiotic ointment after taking this photo.

motdaugrnds · #8 05/15/10, 11:55 PM

I am appreciating the information you all have in here and am getting some of the products. Thank you

deineria · #9 05/16/10, 05:40 PM

My vet emailed me and said to pick up Excenel tomorrow.