Sm0kah Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 my lab has cut his paw on barbed wire. I have washed the wound in salty water. Would it be ok to use human antiseptic spray to stop infection untill i can get him to vets? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren m Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 yes fine - i use germoline , can sting a little but kills germs , keep it clean is best advice though. how deep is the cut , as it stopped bleeding ok , i,ve known people use superglue if really needed , but would need to be 110% sure it was dirt free first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 If it's on the pad I usually use superglue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sm0kah Posted June 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 If it's on the pad I usually use superglue. Its not on the pad its inbetween his toes, its not bleeding. When he first done it you could open the wound gently to clean it now its sticking closed. just hope i managed to get it clean enough hes limping alot tho poor guy :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 if you need advice pm apache , if you are unsure go to the vets . remember the little guy relies on you . all the best . adi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sm0kah Posted June 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 if you need advice pm apache , if you are unsure go to the vets . remember the little guy relies on you . all the best . adi hes going to vets tomorrow. thanks to everyone for your advice PW members are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 Good decision better safe than sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted June 12, 2011 Report Share Posted June 12, 2011 You've done the exact right thing by cleaning it with something mild like salt water. If the hair is long clipping it short will help keep things clean. Having a pair of sharp curved scissors in your doggy first aid box is a wise investment (don't use them for anything else or you'll blunt them). Antiseptic creams are fine, but the antiseptics can damage the healing cells so it's best not to apply them regularly. Some diluted Hibiscrub or Iodine is fine for a first clean (especially if heavily contaminated) wound, but don't keep applying them. All they tend to do is encourage the dog to lick and a dogs mouth is a filthy place so that in turn delays healing. If it's not bleeding I wouldn't bother with a bandage. If you have a word with your vet when you go along (s)he will likely let you have a few doggy painkillers to keep in stock for such eventualities. I regularly do this for trusted clients with working dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Harry Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Apache, sorry to butt in but I could do with some advice to. I noticed the other day that my dog had quite a large split on the main pad on one of his back legs. It was not bleeding but it was through the hard outer lager and I could see a little raw flesh underneath. It does not seem to be causing him any problems so I cleaned it out with some warm water and antiseptic wash. Looking on the Internet a lot of people recommend superglue so seal it up but I am a bit wary of that. I had some clear spray plaster for human use so I gave it a blast with that and it seems ok. Well it's no worse. What's the best way to help it heal? Does it need to be covered to keep the dirt out while it heals and it is best to do this with a self assaults bandage or a doggy boot? If it were bleeding and giving him problems I would have him straight down the vets but I'm not sure this is serious enough. Any advice appreciated. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 DH I have to say vets can only do so much, I had a bad cut on my ones pad this year and as it wouldn't stop bleeding she did go in and have it stapled. They lasted 2 days till she pulled them out but it had sealed. From then on it was a case of just keep it clean and let nature do its bit and in the end she didn't go back as there was no point no staples left and no infection I just kept it bandaged and had a mikki boot to go over it. As yours is even shallower I'd just keep it clean and keep an eye on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 It is very hard stapling or stitching pad injuries - they tend to pull through and break down. I do use superglue or tissue glue but only in fresh, clean wounds that have only just happened, even then I would ALWAYS give antibiotic cover. If you seal an old or dirty wound you risk trapping in infection and making things very much worse. It is surprising how well some nasty looking pad injuries will heal with rest and a light bandage, especially if bleeding. This is how I manage most pad injuries as they are often old or contaminated when presented to me. Painkillers and antibiotics and light exercise are a must pretty much however they are treated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sm0kah Posted June 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 had him to the vets and they sad exactly what you quoted apache. Gave me antibiotics and a healing gel thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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