My pooch is injured...

adamwehn · Dec 31, 2006

Nothing too severe, somehow he seems to have gotten his skin torn by a stick. There's a dime sized hole above his right shoulder, any tips on what to do?

Doberluv · Dec 31, 2006

If it's not too deep or needing stiches, just wash with warm, soapy water and rinse once or twice a day until it heals. You can dab a thin layer of Neosporin on it but if he can reach, he'll probably lick it off. Just keep an eye on it and if it gets pussy, take him to a vet. But it will probably heal up fine. I wouldn't use peroxide because that tends to inhibit the growth of new epithelial tissue, it damages regenerating cells. Soapy water is the best because it breaks down surface tension and allows for deeper cleaning. Hope he heals up soon.

adamwehn · Dec 31, 2006

Doberluv said:

If it's not too deep or needing stiches, just wash with warm, soapy water and rinse once or twice a day until it heals. You can dab a thin layer of Neosporin on it but if he can reach, he'll probably lick it off. Just keep an eye on it and if it gets pussy, take him to a vet. But it will probably heal up fine. I wouldn't use peroxide because that tends to inhibit the growth of new epithelial tissue, it damages regenerating cells. Soapy water is the best because it breaks down surface tension and allows for deeper cleaning. Hope he heals up soon.

That's essentially what the vet I called suggested, thanks much though.

bubbatd · Dec 31, 2006

" Heal " !!

Doberluv · Dec 31, 2006

Grammy, you crack me up!

Good Adam. I hate it when they get ouchies. You always wonder if one will get infected, but they hardly ever do. Now cats...that's another thing. I remember my cats getting an absess with the slightest of ouchies. Good luck.

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