dante2zoe Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I noticed blood on the floor (and numerous other flat surfaces). Zoe has managed to strip the fur from between the two longest toes on her rear leg. The webbing itself appears to be intact. Before seeing the actual wound, I soaked the foot in epsom salts and warm water. It is still oozing/bleeding. Not a lot, but she leaves a trail. Should I pack gauze and wrap it? EMT gel and a bootie? I have no clue how to handle this one. She is licking it, but doesn't appear to be in pain or stressed. Advice would be appreciated. Thanks. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMityMo Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I would use the EMT gel. Wait until it is dry before trying any wrap or it will stick to the wrap. Maybe just a baby sock. Quote Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Coco injured one of his feet (a rear paw, I seem to recall) where the skin just peeled right off. You could see the bone underneath. I had no idea how the vet would stitch it, so I washed it out with dilute povidone 3x/day, and after day two it had healed over (!). I've never seen a wound like that just... close up. We also carefully dried it, and packed the space between the toes with a non-stick dressing, 3 layers, bound it in place with 1/4" waterproof tape, then taped the foot, then put a sock over it. Of course, all that came un-done after one trip into the backyard, so I can't say as my assiduous bandaging job made any difference. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RaspberryRachel Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I would definitley NOT wrap it. I learned the hard way on this one. Even if the web is split, you want to keep it open to the air so it can stay dry. If you wrap it, it will just take longer to heal, and be much more painful and irritating for the dog. Just keep her somewhere that you don't mind the blood spots if she's still bleeding. Rinse it with peroxide ONCE a day if you want, just to make sure it doesn't get infected. Let her lick, thats fine. If she starts obsessing, however, you may need to muzzle her with a cap until it heals. Shouldn't take more than a few days. The drier it stays the quicker it will heal. Edited December 31, 2009 by RaspberryRachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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