slips 114 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 just trim the hair away and a threw staples that no probs the dog had muscle dameage aswell i think the vets had 2 take some bad/rip miscle tiisue away ,anyway as far as wounds go how bad would it have 2 be before you would take your dog 2 the vets ,i thought mine needed the vets ? maybe im lucky in what i do i add a bitch were a stick was in her leg like yours cleaned her up trimed hair staple her wound but left the bottom inch open to drain any fluids that mite build up and just lead walked her til healed when checked her at goerge drakes the greyhound man she got the all clear to run plus she was treated in me mag box and spirle there was torn mussal there i,m looking 2 this mag box situation ,would it speed the recovery process up and if yes by how much yes by half use em for ya self as well i paid 625 for mine thats the maghound with the hand held sprile which get put staight on the injury i will speak to the fella if i can put is number on hear Quote Link to post
slips 114 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 If you don't keep the scar tissue supple it will go rigid & restrict movement of the muscle.I have the same with a shoulder & neck injury from 3 years ago.Lost about 30% of the movement in my neck & shoulder. any tips on how 2 keep it supple ? plenty of lead walkin is the anwers when you just leave adog the mussel heals but it goes knoty to the touch and it will be a likly place for reacurin injury fish and fishoil in food be good when the av these injurys jmo Quote Link to post
rocky1 942 Posted July 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 thanks for that he gets plenty of fishoils as it is might just give him a little more ,and as for walking once the vets he ready 2 be walk he will be getting plenty of road walking ,but i,m going over do it as i think that will make it a recurints injury Quote Link to post
Guest jt750 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I could be wrong here and i'm ready to be shot down in flames ...Scar tissue as it forms is naturally supple to allow movement for the wound to heal ..once the wound is healed and you can exercise your dog to stop you having problems you have to keep it supple by exercise because if you don't the scar tissue does go rigid and non pliable. This wound will always be a weak point for your dog too ..healed doesn't mean as good as new it means repaired and i think you might find your dog will work as well as before but his limit will come quicker Quote Link to post
the loner 11 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 bad cut that mate ,id be gutted hope yoyur dog is ok Quote Link to post
kev2010 8 Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I could be wrong here and i'm ready to be shot down in flames ...Scar tissue as it forms is naturally supple to allow movement for the wound to heal ..once the wound is healed and you can exercise your dog to stop you having problems you have to keep it supple by exercise because if you don't the scar tissue does go rigid and non pliable. This wound will always be a weak point for your dog too ..healed doesn't mean as good as new it means repaired and i think you might find your dog will work as well as before but his limit will come quicker From what i remember the physio telling me that sounds about wright.I suppose a tear in a muscle is like any other kind of wound,it's going to leave a scar as it heals.But as you say,you need to keep the muscle moving & gentley stretching to keep the scar tissue as supple as poss.Limiting it's affect on the muscle.As i found out myself.If there is any lasting affect,no dout the dog will adapt & get on with it.Unlike us,lol. Quote Link to post
rocky1 942 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 well just getting back from the vets ,they took the drains out ,stiches out n tuesday and i can start the rebiliation the vet said ready for light walks ,spoke 2 the vet who done operation and he said the muscle was,nt toar that much and should have heal in a few weeks ,it looks like duke will be ready for the season what a relief Quote Link to post
bird 9,873 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 well just getting back from the vets ,they took the drains out ,stiches out n tuesday and i can start the rebiliation the vet said ready for light walks ,spoke 2 the vet who done operation and he said the muscle was,nt toar that much and should have heal in a few weeks ,it looks like duke will be ready for the season what a relief good news nice+easy when you do start back.! comes dec you wont know he got hurt Quote Link to post
lurcher330 2,297 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Great news that Rocky hope he's back to 100% asap Quote Link to post
tillymint 7 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 hope the dog has a speedy recovery! atb Quote Link to post
fazza123 516 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Happy days mate Quote Link to post
rocky1 942 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 well just getting back from the vets ,they took the drains out ,stiches out n tuesday and i can start the rebiliation the vet said ready for light walks ,spoke 2 the vet who done operation and he said the muscle was,nt toar that much and should have heal in a few weeks ,it looks like duke will be ready for the season what a relief good news nice+easy when you do start back.! comes dec you wont know he got hurt it is ray ,when i thought it could have been the end of he working life ,and less then a week later i know he run again this season its such a relief Quote Link to post
bendrover 556 Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 well just getting back from the vets ,they took the drains out ,stiches out n tuesday and i can start the rebiliation the vet said ready for light walks ,spoke 2 the vet who done operation and he said the muscle was,nt toar that much and should have heal in a few weeks ,it looks like duke will be ready for the season what a relief good news nice+easy when you do start back.! comes dec you wont know he got hurt it is ray ,when i thought it could have been the end of he working life ,and less then a week later i know he run again this season its such a relief yeh of no faith never doubted it .atb benny Quote Link to post
rocky1 942 Posted July 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Great news that Rocky hope he's back to 100% asap thanks, and so do i Quote Link to post
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