RedHead Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 We were just on our way for our walk this morning, and on the way to the trail Teague jumped up on a snowbank along the sidewalk to sniff. He jumped down and landed straight onto a patch of ice and totally wiped out onto his side/back. Now, if this was any other dog, I am sure it would have stood up and have been fine, but his thin greyhound skin has about 4 scrapes on it. 3 on his leg, one small one above his eye...poor boy The elbow one is the biggest..you can see the skin tear. I have just scrubbed each one with a wound soap from the vet that I already had, plus flushed them out and put ointment on them. They are not bleeding at all really anymore, but I was just wondering if there is anything else I should do. Does this kind of thing need vet treatment? I know it is quite small iin the world of greyhound skin tears, but have never had this happen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Oh Dear , that poor Boy . Give him some big Hugs from me please. Just recently I purchased PawFlex. Like a Bandaid for Dogs for that Purpose in Case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Poor baby Keep it clean and dry and it should heal up fine, watch for usual signs of infection; swelling, warmth, etc. He might be a little sore tomorrow just from the fall itself. I used to "scoop and run" for cuts and scrapes, but have learned some basic triage skills and it sounds like you knew exactly what to do. Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks...I have gauze and vetwrap, but since the wounds aren't bleeding much I have kept them unbandaged. Are these kinds of things better left open, or should I wrap them?? Teague is doing fine, he is limping a bit due to his elbow, but is otherwise okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 I wouldn't wrap if it isn't bleeding, the wrap may cause him to "worry" over it. Until it scabs over good, just keep it clean. Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundGirl Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Poor guy, no advice, but I hope he feels better. Molly and Mason would like to add that cookies make everything better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Molly and Mason would like to add that cookies make everything better Well it's Sunday, doggy soup day...so he just had some homemade chicken soup (dog style) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 The one on the elbow is going to be a bugger to heal--hopefully, he'll lay down on his left side for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 The one on the elbow is going to be a bugger to heal--hopefully, he'll lay down on his left side for awhile. I was worried about that too...he had a cut on a joint on his back leg last year that took FOREVER to heal. It kept reopening, and even though it seemed like a small cut, it bled like you wouldn't believe. At least these scrapes (even though they look gross) don't seem to be deep. They are oozing a bit, but no major bleeding or anything. Updated shot...should I bandage this one up or is it better left to dry in the air?? This one is very small but I am sure we will have yet another eye scar! I can't believe a little fall on the ice did this...his skin reminds me of my pet bunny's skin. SO thin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 It's best to leave them uncovered to heal. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moneypenny Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I know it looks bad...my girl Emmi sliced her rear leg just below the hock and it was raw and split open, I didn't even know it happened until I saw it at bedtime, I flushed it, cleaned it and even by the next day, it started to dry up and heal, hers granulated and filled in. I bet it will look better in 24 hours. Due to the movement, the elbow will probably take some time, but it should be fine. Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Wylie fell on the ice to a few weeks ago and had a similar cut. I took him to the vet because he was also limping. We did treat him with antibiotics as a precaution, but he got no stitches and I have left it uncovered and he has pretty much left it alone. The scab came off recently and it looks raw again, but as long as he is not bothering it, I am leaving it open. Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 A couple of staples will quicken the healing process. They may not hold on the elbow but, it's worth a try IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsoffreetime Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Aside from what you have already done, with skin tears, our vet told us to get some Preparation H and put it around the outside edges of the wound to shrink the tissue so the wound would close up faster. Apply twice a day after you have cleaned the wound. I know it sounds weird, but it has worked with wounds like the one Teague has (Willy seems to always get skin tears like these...we would forever be going in for staples and stitches if we didn't know how to treat them ourselves). I am not sure if you recall that really large skin tear that Tiana had on her side a couple of years ago? the one that was the size of my hand on her flank that had to be left open and took 2 months to heal? that is how we learned about the Prep H.... The Crazy Quints send their love to Teague....hope he feels better soon...Janette Quote Rio aka El Rio (Dec. 4/07) - Home May 16, 2010Tiana aka CTW Tyra Time (June 7/07 to December 9, 2016) - home July 1, 2010, we miss you terribly, Sweet Girl Willy aka Starz Predator (Oct. 15/06) - home Aug. 29, 2010and littermates Merlin aka CTW Excalibur & Mirage aka CTW Mirage (Jan. 1/08) - home Dec. 5, 2010 & June 3, 2012missing Beagle-Chihuahua, Kasie Lynn (March 15/95-Sept. 13/10) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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