paper skinned whippet

[poacherjim 0]

the question is do i cover it or leave it for her to lick it?

[squirreltail 15]

My whippet did exactly the same.I stitched it up but the little beggar pulled them all out dont know if youve got enough skin to pull over it.

I covered his with the breathable stuff and it stank to high heaven, so I bathed it with salt water and when I took him out the missus made him a stretchy one legged thing that went over his back and he put his leg through , it worked fine, If you cover it up it goes manky, let him lick it clean.

After a week I took him to the vet and he asked if I had a big wallet as he could skin graft it, didnt do anything to it in the end, and the wound shrank day by day until it almost dissapeared.Its more of a worry to us I think but he will be fine.

[Giro 2,648]

I would clean and leave to air dry the dog will also lick it..

 

get some septi clense spray if you aint already fella

[skycat 6,173]

It does look as though the skin would have to be stretched very tight to stitch it up: I'd just leave it, let the dog lick it and you'll find it shrinks from the edges in no problem. Just keep it clean with salt water and make sure it doesn't get yucky. I've never had a problem with skin tears like that: give it 21 days and you'll hardly know its been there.

[Guest Frank]

Agree with skycat on this one.

[Guest MOLLY]

Khans skin also tears like wet tissue paper. I just leave it and let him sort it. It will dry up and shrink in no time.

MOLL.

[Guest little lurcher]

hi keep it clean, add plenty of salt to the solution and clean 3 times a day , leave to air dry , if you have access to an aloe vera plant rub the sap on and will aid healing and reduce the risk of scarring

[skycat 6,173]

Aloe Vera Gel is as good as Intrasite Gel: purpose made for keeping wounds moist. Dont' whatever you do put wound powder on it as that will dry it up too fast: it needs to be kept moist so the new flesh can grow without scabbing over too fast.

[poacherjim 0]

thanks to everyone for the advice much appreciated

[Guest MOLLY]

The skin on dogs like these is not elastic though, the stitches would tear very easily, and a wound as big as that without the skin flap on any dog would be too tight to stitch.

Have you never looked at Khans before

MOLL.

[MikeTheDog 153]

I gotta agree with Millet on this subject!....I had a lurcher that tore easily so I do have some experience with skin wounds, stiched up that dog will be running/working in seven days or less. Left to heal on its own, and it will evenyually, it will take a up to a month or more to heal properly....Just my opinion speaking from experience..

[Squirrel_Basher 17,100]

Those who said stitch it are in my opinion the better dog men .In conjuntion with a head collar the wound is a 10 dayer/2 weeker and not a month .No need for vets either .All running dog lads /lasses should have by now bought the staples from CMW.A small sterile tube is put next to the lowest staple as a drain which needs to be kept clean and clear .Excellent ,even if you get some else to stitch your own dog .

Think about it .You know it makes sense .

Foxdropper .

[MikeTheDog 153]

I've been lucky that none of my dogs have ever needed an 'Elizabethan Collar'.. Imo they only worry the wound if there is an infection, however slight. An infected scratch from a rabbit on the back of your hand irritates and attracts attention. Pay your money for a proper vet to deal with the problem....Sorted!...

[Guest MOLLY]

Still disagree These types of wound are usually very superficial, stitching could cause more problems. My dog still runs with wounds similar to this, dont bother him at all.....but he is as hard as feck

Plus i'd rather let nature run its course, the dog be off its legs for a few more days than it being pumped full of anaesthetic at the vets.....for those who dont stitch themselves

MOLL.

[MikeTheDog 153]

You're a hard bitch Molly... ..I'd hate to go to you with a cut finger...