My old bitch attacked

[Tom Pickering 28]

Just a quick update - two weeks tomorrow since it was treated as an open wound. Took her back to the vets the day after, as it opened right up. also from all the replys on here i was a little confused as i felt a few replys contradicted each other so I wasnt 100% which route to go down.. The vet gave me some 'Filta Bac' cream - this has been doing the trick and healing up nicely

 

[k99yle 53]

My eldest bitch got attacked two weeks ago this friday. I was walking her just to get some dinner and a boarder terrier was off the lead and attacked her. She got ripped either side and one being on her back muscle Which has proven a difficult task to heal, simply from her stretching and having so much tension on the stitches.

 

Just got back from the vets this evening - Again.. The first lot of stitches got removed with no bother, nearly 4 inches but in a nice area to heal well.

 

The stitches on her muscle have already been restitched once (triple layer aswell) They have also been removed today but the wound is to be treated as an open one.

 

Heres a couple of pics, this is the open wound which still seems a fair size.

 

Please could any one give any tips from previous experience similar to these when treating open wounds. I'll be using Hibi scrub 3-4 times a day.

 

Thanks Tom

Hey Tom. Just a shot in the dark but how about asking your vet what he thinks you should do with it? All that will happen on this forum is that you will get loads of different advice from loads of different people{all with great intentions} all saying totally conflicting stuff!!!!! Or if your not happy with your vet how about calling another vet? I hope this helps. Kyle

[Guest deerhound hunter]

you should still have a decent season

[Guest Buttermilk]

Glad she's on the mend, bless her.....

[Tom Pickering 28]

Hey Tom. Just a shot in the dark but how about asking your vet what he thinks you should do with it? All that will happen on this forum is that you will get loads of different advice from loads of different people{all with great intentions} all saying totally conflicting stuff!!!!! Or if your not happy with your vet how about calling another vet? I hope this helps. Kyle

 

Cheers Kyle - Totally agree about all of the different replys, as you say all given with good intention as they have obviously worked for them.. I asked for the ential advice when the stitches were taken out and was treated as an open wound - a small gash. But the day after it opened up to the size of a tennis ball so decided it was best to go back to the vets as she isn't no spring chicken so I was concerned with healing times. Confident in the vets as they have done some good jobs in the past - I was just eager to learn on any tips that could of prevented going back and fourth from the vets.. But hopefully its well on the mend now