hodge911 Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 (edited) a bit of advice please peeps ,... had jess out shooting/beating last sat and again yesterday shes a springer x pionter and does work hard ploughing threw the thick as if it weren,t there but this comes at a cost for the pooor little girl as she has not much hair cover on her underside and what is there is quite fine and as a result she gets badly scratched/grazed off the brambles etc her underside is rather red/hot today and you can tell shes in pain i have put some hydracotizone cream on as advised by apache [top man ] but was wondering would it be an idea to thicken her with a good coat of vasaline on her underside before we start the day and then top it up at lunch time . all advice welcomed . ooops stupid me can the mods please move to the dog section where i meant to post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited November 4, 2010 by hodge911 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPoacher Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Are you sure it isn't a reaction to nettles? Some dogs suffer from this including my own. Try giving the dog a pirotin tablet before and after the beating starts. It won't do any harm and it might soothe the irritation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glensman Posted November 4, 2010 Report Share Posted November 4, 2010 Thanks for asking this question. I have a pure pointer and a pointer x springer and both have almost no hair on their undersides (the pure pointer especially) which leaves them very exposed on rough terrain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tis1979 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Would one of those dog jackets help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I would suggest a dog jacket as well. The Neoprene ones used for wildfowling are very hard wearing, but I think the dog would overheat too much. 'Rambo' make dog coats which I think are breathable and are rip-stop etc - same material used for horse rugs. Or alternatively, Barbour make a waxed cotton one which would be thornproof etc. Word of warning re Piriton tablets. I give my cocker 1/2 a tablet after a days beating and it knocks her out for hours. Don't get me wrong, its blissful when a cocker lies down for more than 5 minutes, but I certainly couldn't give her any before going out or else she'd be no good to anyone! All the best JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Further to my last reply, I have found the ideal dog jacket. Its called a Tummy Saver Dog Coat. If you google it, you'll find a few suppliers. ATB JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malantone Posted December 1, 2010 Report Share Posted December 1, 2010 Dogs dont/shouldn`t wear collars when working, doesn`t the same apply to dog coats, I see this tummy saver has a kneck collar and body straps, surely a dog going thrugh cover brashing etc will get caught up. Just my opinion Tony A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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