anti inflametrys

[Guest mk3]

whats the best , bull x taken a good bite last week done the usual pennicillan jab when home, as hed taken some , cleaned daily and plenty of rest but the swelling still the same cheers mk3

[undisputed 1,664]

whats the best , bull x taken a good bite last week done the usual pennicillan jab when home, as hed taken some , cleaned daily and plenty of rest but the swelling still the same cheers mk3

 

More rest! have you checked theres no infection!

[Guest mk3]

just started him on antibiotics in case theres one hiding, all wounds are clean

[skycat 6,174]

The hock is a delicate set of little bones and ligaments: probably quite a bit of internal damage there: put up a close up pic if you can.

 

Localised swelling is normal : I once had a wound on a hock take about 2 months to heal completely: lots of swelling etc. Allow the wounds to drain naturally and keep very clean: wash with salt water every day and check that there is not a build up of heat or nasty smelling stuff under the skin.

 

Try and get some Animalintex poultice: use after pouring boiled but still hot water over it: sqeeze out excess water and wrap right round the hock: fix in place with VetWrap and Elastoplat. This stuff works wonders on drawing out inflammation/bacteria etc. Only leave in place for 6 hours maximum. If you have to use it again (a fresh piece) leave a good 24 hours between applications as it softens the skin.

 

Animalintex is something I use all the time for bite wounds and puncture wounds: wouldn't be without it.

 

If that doesn't reduce the swelling then you need to consider broken bones: once had a dog that needed a complicated operation to wire the little bones back together in the hock: like I said: its a delicate joint.