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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Anyone know how to stop em ??

Ours got jumped by another this morning (off its lead).

He has got a flesh wound on is cheek that looks superficial (ie doesnt like it's gone all the way thru) but is still bleeding.

Not pumping out, just weeping.

He is still farting about like there's nowt wrong and is eating, drinking, playing and currently out back sunbathing.

Have tried a compress which stems it, but as soon as he moves his gob it starts weeping again.

Don't want to take him to the vets cos he turns into psycho sid at mere sight of a green overall (Has to be sedated and muzzled just to have his annual jab)

So any tricks out there doggy loving fabbers, cos short of knockin the little sod out for a few hours to give it time to heel, I am fresh out of ideas

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By *ackandkateCouple
over a year ago

Truro

Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

you could be onto something there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It should be ok if just left. Just keep wiping it every now and then. Our old dog would often cut his face on a rose bush in the garden. Always looked worse than it was.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

That tickled me

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

That tickled me

Funny

And it worked

Go Jack

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My 'girls' are always getting into scrapes.I find a good clean with warm water and then to let the air get to it is the best thing to do!It'll soon scab over!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

That tickled me

Funny

And it worked

Go Jack

He's an old dog and knows all the tricks.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

we have a little jar of antibacterial powder we use when ours get cuts etc..

wasn't expensive and worth having for any future small wounds..

the vaseline idea is a good one..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vaseline always works for boxers, everyone knows that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

re the title

nowt to do with Akita puppies then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

That tickled me

Funny

And it worked

Go Jack

Awwww! Give him a big hug. x

The poorly doggie. Not Jack.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

That tickled me

Funny

And it worked

Go Jack

Awwww! Give him a big hug. x

The poorly doggie. Not Jack."

Jacks deserve hugs too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone know how to stop em ??

Ours got jumped by another this morning (off its lead).

He has got a flesh wound on is cheek that looks superficial (ie doesnt like it's gone all the way thru) but is still bleeding.

Not pumping out, just weeping.

He is still farting about like there's nowt wrong and is eating, drinking, playing and currently out back sunbathing.

Have tried a compress which stems it, but as soon as he moves his gob it starts weeping again.

Don't want to take him to the vets cos he turns into psycho sid at mere sight of a green overall (Has to be sedated and muzzled just to have his annual jab)

So any tricks out there doggy loving fabbers, cos short of knockin the little sod out for a few hours to give it time to heel, I am fresh out of ideas

Call the vet out to you many will do so.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Put a lump of vaseline on it. You've probably got a jar somewhere

That tickled me

Funny

And it worked

Go Jack

Awwww! Give him a big hug. x

The poorly doggie. Not Jack.

Jacks deserve hugs too.

True.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP... if the dog is scared of green overalls... perhaps you could lend the vet one of your outfits.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"OP... if the dog is scared of green overalls... perhaps you could lend the vet one of your outfits.

which one do you recommend ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hibbiscrub to keep it clean.

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

depends how much its bleeding if it needs stitching the doggie will have to go to the vets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OP... if the dog is scared of green overalls... perhaps you could lend the vet one of your outfits.

which one do you recommend ?"

Something not green.

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By *mma_j_cdTV/TS
over a year ago

chester

If you are happy that th woun is clean the Vaseline will work to prevent any dirt getting in while it heals itself

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Think he'll be going to vets 2morra anyway.

As the evening has gone on his eye has puffed up n started weeping n pussing a bit. Same side as the cheek wound. Obviously caught it or summat.

Again, he doesn't seem bothered by it, it's me that's flappin about lol : but like it or not he's gonna have some green in his life 2morra

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best to get it checked , if infection sets in then he could get really poorly .

Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Think he'll be going to vets 2morra anyway.

As the evening has gone on his eye has puffed up n started weeping n pussing a bit. Same side as the cheek wound. Obviously caught it or summat.

Again, he doesn't seem bothered by it, it's me that's flappin about lol : but like it or not he's gonna have some green in his life 2morra

Have you tried a 'pets at home' vet? Taking them into a shop full of food is easier, cheaper than normal vets too.

Hope he's okay, eyes are always a concern, mine has problems with his inner eyelid which pops out every so often.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Best to get it checked , if infection sets in then he could get really poorly .

Good luck

Yup that's my worry

Not led the poor sod outta my sight 2nite.

Flashing me the daggers cos I watched him having a pee in the back

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

* let

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

Place an old lampshade around its neck ,. .Wont solve anything but might give you a laugh x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Best to get it checked , if infection sets in then he could get really poorly .

Good luck

Good luck at the vets. My animals all seem to dislike the vet too, but if there's a risk of infection it's far better to make that call early and nip any potential problems in the bud.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hibbiscrub to keep it clean."

Nah x not good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did you get the other owners details? If so, send them the bill for the vet fees, if your dog was on the lead and theirs wasn't they are liable due to their dog not being under control.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hibbiscrub to keep it clean.

Nah x not good"

May I ask why?

It's an antiseptic liquid sold by vets for the treatment of animals. Was given it when my dog sliced a whole pad off his back paw.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Best to get it checked , if infection sets in then he could get really poorly .

Good luck

Yup that's my worry

Not led the poor sod outta my sight 2nite.

Flashing me the daggers cos I watched him having a pee in the back

Bet he was thinking .. Ffs will you just do one!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Could be puncher wounds to , dogs carry a lot of bacteria in their mouth , ideally you want you to keep draining , a hot cloth to draw anything nasty out , clean with hipiscrub and spray a antibiotic spray on it (can only be bought from a vet ) over the counter ones are just rubbish as don't contain antibiotics , and should heal quickly , obviously keep a ete incase a deeper infection has set it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Could be puncher wounds to , dogs carry a lot of bacteria in their mouth , ideally you want you to keep draining , a hot cloth to draw anything nasty out , clean with hipiscrub and spray a antibiotic spray on it (can only be bought from a vet ) over the counter ones are just rubbish as don't contain antibiotics , and should heal quickly , obviously keep a ete incase a deeper infection has set it "

Yup : he is booked in at vets at 1130 to get checked out.

If it's expensive, I shall be seeking out the owner ...

Just shows, that despite we all think our own pets won't attack, sometimes they can and will.

I love dogs but admit even my own can be unpredictable, hence why he is never off a lead outside the perimeter of the house.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

How is the old dog?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"How is the old dog?

Not sure tbh - he is a rescue

I was told he was about 18 months old when I got him and I've had him over 2 years, so I'd guess at somewhere between 3 & 4

Vets did test his eye and gave me antibiotic drops and painkillers for him and another appointment for next Monday.

I got an itemised receipt just in case I see the guy and his dog again

So if 1 of my next posts is about me being mauled, you know why

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

Aye.who says you cant teach old dogs new tricks

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Did he receive the cone of shame?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Poor dog.

Hope he's not scared of other dogs the next time you go out. x

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

If you are set against taking your dog to a vet...

Cut and remove the hair round the injury clean the wound out properly and then use some superglue to seal the wound.

Before anyone starts shouting, superglue was developed to seal puncture wounds on battlefields (thats bullet and shrapnel wounds) so should be quite effective at closing a puncture wound that is not fully closing itself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How is the old dog?

Not sure tbh - he is a rescue

I was told he was about 18 months old when I got him and I've had him over 2 years, so I'd guess at somewhere between 3 & 4

Vets did test his eye and gave me antibiotic drops and painkillers for him and another appointment for next Monday.

I got an itemised receipt just in case I see the guy and his dog again

So if 1 of my next posts is about me being mauled, you know why

You didn't read the question properly

Glad you little fella is okay

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Ring the vet and explain your predicament, see what they can come up with. Or see if there is a pdsa centre nearby they could help you.

I would advise against using superglue on the wound.

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

Was at the vets today with the new pup.

Big poster on the wall saying some of the symptoms of lungworms (easily caught and potentially fatal) were cuts that won't stop bleeding, lethargy and loss of appetite - would be well worth getting checked to be safe.

Hope the pooch is feeling better.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Was at the vets today with the new pup.

Hope the pooch is feeling better.

Certainly not lethargic, mithered me bleedin senseless today and had his toys dropped at my feet at regular intervals. Subtlety is not one of his stronger points.

On the eating front, he has a good day too. I had a visitor from work so it was an excuse to open the biccies. Cue slavvery chops.

Oh and he's just been given what was left of me dinner.

Am hoping the mash will weigh him down for a bit

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Was at the vets today with the new pup.

Hope the pooch is feeling better.

There's a new pup now? My, how fast your family is growing.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Was at the vets today with the new pup.

Hope the pooch is feeling better.

There's a new pup now? My, how fast your family is growing.

cats fish pup plus the fox cub

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