Guest lucylei Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I'm pretty sure my two greys love each other. We only got Zuko (3) two weeks ago but already Missy (5) is sharing her space with him and even gave up her spot. They eat treats very close together with no growls and don't mind bouncing off of each other when they're running to the door for potty time. HOWEVER, Zuko is a young boy who is very rambunctious. He loves to chase anything that runs and unfortunately reaches with his teeth. He wears his muzzle at the park but yesterday, Missy ran after a ball before I put the muzzle on him and he started chasing her. He bit her shoulder and split the skin. Missy didn't even turn around and got the ball, playing with it for about 20 mins before I even noticed anything was wrong due to the blood. The cut still doesn't bother her (she hasn't tried to lick it or reach it) and she doesn't hold any ill will towards her brother, but the skin is quite obviously split and I can see whatever's underneath...muscle or more skin...I have no idea. I heard of a product that can seal wounds like this but I don't quite remember what it was. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreeholdHound Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 EMT spray or gel is what I use after I clean out the cut/scrape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Emt gel rocks! Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Emt gel more than the spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Yep - EMT gel. The have on the equine aisle at Tractor Supply and GEM (greyhounds of Eastern Michigan sells it in their online store. Do not bandage on top of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 We call EMT Gel 'scab in a tube' at our house! Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 you could also use a bit of super glue to bond the skin together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I've not used EMT gel but I've heard a lot of great things about it. Planning to purchase some myself. If the tear is deep you're going to want to have a vet - or at least a vet tech - take a look at it in case it's at risk for infection... Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 a spike(nailed by a tooth) will heal on it's own in around 6 weeks. a couple of staples and it's healed in 2 weeks. i would take your dog in for a few staples. been there.....pretty normal, lucky it didn't become a tear, that needs lots of staples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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