greyhndz Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 You've done an awesome job with this wound! You also had a very good patient, and an innovate vet. Congrats on such a good outcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 It is actually two vets... 1) "Our" usual vet who owns the practice and bought the new equipment and her recent hire... 2) "New" vet who only recently graduated from vet school (Newly hatched as :Our" vet called it). She is the one who did the initial work, suggested the honey bandages, and has been doing a terrific job following up. This is the 3rd alternate vet our usual vet has brought in...and she is a keeper as far as I am concerned. Hope she sticks around as I trust her as much as our usual. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Wednesday update... This shows what the Telfa bandage looks like after removal of the protective bandages. Pre-cleaned... After a bit of cleaning... Cleaned and for bandaging...at this point the camera battery died.... The casting bandage... Tomorrow, Riley gets his stitches out! K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 :yay Riley! :yay Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Whew...been a few days...not really sure if there is improvement...we sure hope so! Unwrapped, but not cleaned. Start of cleaning... Cleaned and ready for wrapping. Back to the vet tomorrow...here's hoping for granulation and stitches removal. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 It looks good! The pink skin is granulation. Good job Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 YAY.. wonderful pictures... good results... great update.. I'm so happy for you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 If you're not seeing as much progress as you want, might try SSD (silver sulfadiazine) ointment on that. It is what we use for things that can't be stitched. Glop a bunch on the bandage, plop bandage on, change every couple days, don't clean in between, just plop a new SSD bandage on. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 What a greyt improvement, thank goodness, keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 If you're not seeing as much progress as you want, might try SSD (silver sulfadiazine) ointment on that. It is what we use for things that can't be stitched. Glop a bunch on the bandage, plop bandage on, change every couple days, don't clean in between, just plop a new SSD bandage on. I was going to suggest that, or... There is a product called Aquacel. It looks kind of like telfa bandage, but, when applied to a wound, it turns to a gel-like substance and promotes granulation. I used it on Fritz's ongoing toe healing issue several years ago and the stuff is like MAGIC! It was a little bit tough to employ on a toe, but on Riley's leg it would be a cinch! Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Thanks. I'll take both suggestions with me to the vet's this afternoon. I was thinking, from she said, that the pink skin was granulated...but not sure as none of my studies have been in veterinary school. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 (edited) If you're not seeing as much progress as you want, might try SSD (silver sulfadiazine) ointment on that. It is what we use for things that can't be stitched. Glop a bunch on the bandage, plop bandage on, change every couple days, don't clean in between, just plop a new SSD bandage on. I was going to suggest that, or... There is a product called Aquacel. It looks kind of like telfa bandage, but, when applied to a wound, it turns to a gel-like substance and promotes granulation. I used it on Fritz's ongoing toe healing issue several years ago and the stuff is like MAGIC! It was a little bit tough to employ on a toe, but on Riley's leg it would be a cinch! Aquacel is to absorb exudate in a draining wound, Not for this application. Although if there is a lot of exudate and the wound is stalled you might want to try some Aquacel AG Edited April 8, 2010 by Jackandgrey Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 We have granulation...not much, but a bit! So, no more honey bandages! We are going to a 48 hour bandage change and some bright yellow pasty stuff to put on the bandage. Looks good...back on Monday for an update...Riley sees his vet about as often as I see my chiropractor...sadly. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Progress is good! Fingers crossed it continues without incident. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 (edited) So...no Aquacel - silver version or otherwise. No Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD) either...this may be a US product that may not be readily available in Canada? Our vet had not heard of it, and she was looking into other silver bandage products. Till then...we are using Nitrofurazone ointment...it is bright, bright yellow. Here is the current situation of the wound after bandage change... And to give reference..in my hand. Looked like the granulation has improved considerably in just the past 48 hours or so. K Edited April 10, 2010 by Wpgkeith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Riley looks like he is a good Patient. Hopefully it will be gone shortly.Some gentle Hugs and Kisses for Riley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Just back from the vet's...Riley had 4 of his 7 or 8 stitches removed! The wound is healing very nicely. I did not get any pics tonight...but from Wednesday.... The start of good granulation... A bit of a close-up... And finally, the bing for the vet wrap. Update will follow on Sunday...the next bandage change. In other good news...we don't have to pop back in till next Thursday...so almost a whole week without a vet visit...woo-hoo. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Aaaaaaaaaaah, progress! We used to use nitrofurazone on horses, never thought of it for dogs. Love the bandage . Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 What an improvement! thanks so much for keeping us updated, glad he is on the mend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 GOTTA LOVE the "ouch" on the vet wrap!!! Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 (edited) It looks so good. Do you think it was the honey? Edited April 17, 2010 by Greytluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 Good healing, Riley! Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 The honey certainly seemed to help when the wound was infected. The infection was overcome quickly and healing seems to have increased. If given a similar situation...I wouldn't hesitate to use honey again. So the vet's bandage bling is more diverse than the home ones... A close-up... We're changing his bandage again today...I'll post updated photos of the wound later. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wpgkeith Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Sunday update... The wound and how much better it is looking. Closer-up view of the leg... The new bandage bling... K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Wow! That is looking really good! Keep healing, Riley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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