Bigbear1990 67 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Hi lads, my bitch took a bit to much stick on the weekend and has a bit of a swollen face she is eating but food is getting stuck in her face. I’m cleaning it regularly but I was just wondering what methods are best to prevent infection in this area because it smells a bit funny? Quote Link to post
Lenmcharristar 9,747 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 salt water flush a few times a day or the sea if she likes swimming then dry the cut and I use an antiseptic powder to create an antiseptic scab Quote Link to post
Bigbear1990 67 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Flush the inside of her mouth with salt water? Quote Link to post
Hatch28 243 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 I use bleach diluted with water others use salt and water and Iodine. 1 Quote Link to post
Lenmcharristar 9,747 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 the saline eye washes should let youflush the desired area, but obviously don't be letting it drink loads of salt water, inside is a hard area, but the dogs saliva helps too Quote Link to post
Bigbear1990 67 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Thanks for the help lads Quote Link to post
fireman 10,884 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 If it's smelling it's infected already and you need some decent strength antibiotics,had my russell take some stick before xmas and my vet told me (i did know but had forgot just how good it is)to get some manuca honey and just pack his holes and wounds with it and be feck mate it's stuff from the gods the way it helps heals and don't scrimp on part manuca honey get the proper stuff and it's the best £10 you will spend for a while.. 5 Quote Link to post
Bigbear1990 67 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 The smell is just the food sitting in her swollen gum I’m sure Quote Link to post
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted February 14, 2018 Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Double check bear and feel if its warm or hot it might be a infection 1 Quote Link to post
Bigbear1990 67 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2018 Ok bud will do thanks lads 1 Quote Link to post
Dig-deep-draw-charlie 2,713 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Again salt water, just maybe check and make sure the foxes tooth hasn’t broke of and got stuck in the muzzle, seen this happen a few times Quote Link to post
womble 1 nut 491 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Probably best to seek veterinary advice to cover yourself legally mate 3 Quote Link to post
rob284 1,682 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 12 hours ago, Bigbear1990 said: Hi lads, my bitch took a bit to much stick on the weekend and has a bit of a swollen face she is eating but food is getting stuck in her face. I’m cleaning it regularly but I was just wondering what methods are best to prevent infection in this area because it smells a bit funny? Clean it properly, guarantee your not cleaning it thoroughly enough. Quote Link to post
Daniel cain 45,238 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 44 minutes ago, Wideboy said: Not a dig at you, I can't understand why lads keep dogs but don't keep basic meds like antibiotics. She should of been jabbed that day if she took a lot. For the couple of quid a bottle of betamox costs, it saves in the long run. Illegal to jab a dog pal, not wise advising it on an open forum Quote Link to post
C.green 3,229 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Share Posted February 15, 2018 Peroxide 6% for first couple flushes helps bubble any shit out or bad bacteria 1 Quote Link to post
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