panther82 4 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hey people, Just wondering how people clean the wounds or bites on terriers so they dont come infected? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spazzy paddy 127 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 warm salt water never had a problem. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
panther82 4 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 So does that stop anything like the dogs head swelling up and stuff like that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terrier s 123 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 hi mate if the dog has bites nothing will stop its head swelling up keep it clean with salt water or cutheal and use penicillin antibiotics if really neccesary 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vduben 55 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i use hibiscrub or salt water in a syringe to blast the dirt out then a sponge to soak it out, fox bites are dirty but dont always use antibiotics, the dogs body will just get used to them after a while and they wont work as well 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spazzy paddy 127 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i use hibiscrub or salt water in a syringe to blast the dirt out then a sponge to soak it out, fox bites are dirty but dont always use antibiotics, the dogs body will just get used to them after a while and they wont work as well good advice about antibiotics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
digger. 615 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i use baking soda spoon of salt and dettol antiseptic diluted make it into a paste and apply after cleaning works wonders that and other stuff but that works for me 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davidkearney75 3 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i use baking soda spoon of salt and dettol antiseptic diluted make it into a paste and apply after cleaning works wonders that and other stuff but that works for me hear digger did you use the soadeans yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
digger. 615 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i use baking soda spoon of salt and dettol antiseptic diluted make it into a paste and apply after cleaning works wonders that and other stuff but that works for me hear digger did you use the soadeans yet yea pal there top notch aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
panther82 4 Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 ok yeah i mean the first couple of times they get bitten off rat ect and they get swollen, just got a jrt thats very keen thats all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 1,362 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i use hibiscrub or salt water in a syringe to blast the dirt out then a sponge to soak it out, fox bites are dirty but dont always use antibiotics, the dogs body will just get used to them after a while and they wont work as well The dogs body never " gets used to antibiotics" using inappropriate Antibiotics, inadequate doses and or duration can cause bacteria which are resistant the antibiotic/s used to dominate in that infection. Not using the right antibiotics at proper doses for long enough is what causes the problem, not using the right amount often. Swelling in working dogs is normally caused by mechanical damage (bite pressure and punctures) the dogs inflammatory response, aggressive cleaning/washing and lastly by infection. This is worth a read( a few times) http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mintstick999 485 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 i use baking soda spoon of salt and dettol antiseptic diluted make it into a paste and apply after cleaning works wonders that and other stuff but that works for me Interesting, i've learnt something new, thank you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
panther82 4 Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Ok thanks and where do you get the antibiotics because I know lots of people don't go to the vets. can you name something I could use just in case? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 penstrep is the only job. dry cow mastitus tubes are some job as well. anyone know is norocillin safe for dogs? as ive a bottle here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vduben 55 Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 penstrep, the same as you use for sheep? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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