Guest alifeofhunting Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 recently dog has lost a chunk of skin from the centre nose part the bit between two nostrels. wound has opened up and tip of nose is now pointing up as its not tight and in shape. its been kept clean and begining to heal but i think it will heel deformed abit. how can i get the nose to push together for healing. would normally try to superglue but not on nose due to fumes. any ideas how i could get the nose pushed together and let it heel back to its normal position???????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4x4dartmoor 2 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 recently dog has lost a chunk of skin from the centre nose part the bit between two nostrels. wound has opened up and tip of nose is now pointing up as its not tight and in shape. its been kept clean and begining to heal but i think it will heel deformed abit. how can i get the nose to push together for healing. would normally try to superglue but not on nose due to fumes. any ideas how i could get the nose pushed together and let it heel back to its normal position???????? Sorry to hear about your dogs nose. There are some great guy`s and girls on this sit who will be along soon to help you out. Atb Dart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jim tait 0 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Freshen up the edges, wedge resection of any granulation tissue. Close in 2 layerss with absorbable suture material - 2metric diameter If you want a cosmetic repair, get it done properly Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wexford Pa 84 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Use the glue anyway, fumes wont last long once its dried.. .... Pa ps. I think i might be able buy scentless glue.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted April 20, 2010 Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 AS has already been said: the edges of the wound need scraping to make fresh edges which can grow back together. YOu can't do this without knocking the dog out without causing it a lot of pain, besides which I doubt very much if it would let you. Then it needs properly suturing. Trying to patch up a badly healing wound after its gone wrong is never a good scenario. IMO, if someone can't cook they should stay out of the kitchen, or at least befriend a chef who can show them the ropes BEFORE they start cooking, if you get my drift. What really pisses me off about today's society is that this lad would have been unlikely to now be in this situation if vets, PDSA etc were more about helping the animals than prosecuting the owners. Education not punishment is what its all about. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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