hawkins26 751 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Whats best for treating rat bites i took my 15 month old patterdale ratting for the 1st time today she had a rat hanging off her chin for about 30 seconds before she killed it. Quote Link to post
willum 89 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 a bit of salty water but generaly they heel naturally on there own bud Quote Link to post
christian71 3,187 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Germolene Antiseptic Cream Quote Link to post
Tomm Parr 30 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 a bit of salty water but generaly they heel naturally on there own bud as long as he had his weil's disease jab as a pup then salt water is fine just as above reads Quote Link to post
willum 89 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 failing that go to local horsey place and get some hibby scrub or ask vets for it Quote Link to post
hawkins26 751 Posted May 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 a bit of salty water but generaly they heel naturally on there own bud cheers mate i have washed her face with the salt water and cleaned her up with baby wipes she was covered in blood she managed to get 4 rats but the one that hung off her face was her first ever rat and it turned out to be the biggest of the day i dont thik she will get bitten again. Quote Link to post
willum 89 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 just take some water out with ya next time 1 for dog to drink 2 wash down after wards mine still get bit but just salty water they heel ok just keep an eye on it to see if it swells as if was out in muck yard or something you dont want infection setting in pal hence hibby scrub just helps keep wounds cleaned up . dpg will prob swell for a day or so then go down . cant beet a bit of pest control with terriers . Quote Link to post
christian71 3,187 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 germolene ? yes germoleane Germolene Antiseptic Cream has an antiseptic action to help prevent infections, plus a soothing local anaesthetic effect to numb the pain. Germolene Antiseptic Cream's dual action is an effective treatment for minor cuts and grazes, minor burns, scalds and blisters, stings and insect bites, spots and chapped or rough skin. Non-greasy cream that rubs in easily. Antiseptic action helps prevent infection. Soothing local anaesthetic numbs the pain and helps relieve the itching and irritation of minor skin injuries. Quote Link to post
willum 89 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 know what it is just never thought of it for dogs no probs Quote Link to post
christian71 3,187 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 know what it is just never thought of it for dogs no probs Ok mate its good stuff or savlon & sucocrem Quote Link to post
Rik 49 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 TCP dilute in warm water and keep an eye on them Quote Link to post
tonybarbel 7 Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 I would be very careful using human grade pharmaceuticals as they contain zinc which can cause Canine Zinc Toxicosis Quote Link to post
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