johnharris 177 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 My whippet cut herself on some wire about a week ago, I glued it and it has almost healed all except a half inch tear, she keeps licking it and if I glue it she licks it open. Can I get an antiseptic powder to go on there that will dry it up, help it heal and hopefully stop her licking it. I have used blue spray as I do on any minor cuts but she has got a taste for that and licks that off, dont really want to put a cone collar on her as it is a nightmare for them eating and drinking. Any constructive advice would be good Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bootsha 1,306 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 John, if its clean, and no hotter than normal to the touch and she is licking it mate, leave it open, its probably irritating her as it heals as do cuts on humans , they itch like mad, bathe in salt water coulpe of times a day if you want to, but sh'ell only lick that off, but it wont do any harm to give it a flush with warm salty water, but put your hand on it daily to see if it starts to get hotter, that may indicate an infection starting , although if the rest is healing and she doesn't start scratching at it which could result in her opening up the original wound mate, i'd let it alone. Just keep an eye on it. B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,263 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Some dogs will worry a wound and make it worse, I‘ve a bitch than can turn a wire graze into an open wound in a day. With her I cover wounds and as most are on the front, ie chest or forelegs I use an old long sleeved t shirt. Over the head and front legs in the sleeves so it covers most of their front end. Tie the excess material from the waist of the shirt over the back so they don’t get their rear legs entangled, bit like a girl knotting a shirt to show off a little more skin/flat belly. They can still move piss etc but the wounds heal more quickly without her less than helpful ministrations. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveB916 5 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 As above for mine. Dave B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnharris 177 Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 cheers Bootsha and Sandy thanks mate it is on her back leg, I should have said but a brilliant idea and one im sure I will use. Thanks again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wilt 112 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 i use cut and heal works from the inside out leaves no scar comes in gel liquid and powder got mine from hyper drug Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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