Guest Lurcherbitch Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Swifty has sliced a piece out of her pad, what do ya think is the best course of action. Leave it open or cover it up?? Was thinking of putting her on a course of antibiotics too, just in case . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 If the piece has come off L.B. i'd leave it open, providing the kennel & run are clean (and i'm sure they are). Covering can trap bacteria and dirt that is present or soaks through. Good ol salt water twice a day plus the dog cleaning it should keep things in check, use antibiotics if it starts lookin poor. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lurcherbitch Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 If the piece has come off L.B. i'd leave it open, providing the kennel & run are clean (and i'm sure they are). Covering can trap bacteria and dirt that is present or soaks through. Good ol salt water twice a day plus the dog cleaning it should keep things in check, use antibiotics if it starts lookin poor. Kennel!!! she would attach her sell to me throat if i put her in a kennel!!! our swifty is in the house. Thanks for advice, I will leave the wound open as it has been sliced off and a very clean wound. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 If the pad is split ,then follow the instructions .If its sliced leaving some pad barely attached ,you need to assess whether or not there is blood supply to it or whether it needs trimming off .When trimmed follow same instructions . Personally ,this only my opinion mind ,I would clean it thoroughly and pack it with sudacream then cover it with a dressing then bandage but not tight .Change every day ,cleaning with warm salt water ,dry and re-apply the cream and cover . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferret15 0 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 hi i have worked with vets most or my life and have picked up a few tips if it is sliced open clean it with salt water and then when shes sleeping put honey on the cut she will noboubt lick it of as soon as she is awake but honey has fantastic natural healing powers after a few days when it has started to dry up spray it with purple spray (from any horse shop) but make sure the spray is dry before you let her in the hosue other wise it will be every were it has anitbacteial propertys and creates a barrier against infection. if there is a flap of skin with no fealing / blood supply trim if of and treat as above. hope this is of some help i know hony sound daft and messy but it dose work quite a few of the big brand healing creams have honey in them marie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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