a_daerr Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Truman has a cut on his leg that started small, but his incessant licking opened it up into a pretty deep, decent sized nick. When I came home earlier tonight, there was blood all over the bedspread. I'm trying to wrap it at least for a day or so to get it scabbed over. But I've tried it several different ways, and the bandage keeps sliding down. Any tips on how to wrap it? Should I go around the waist? I finally got his muzzle/stoolguard out to stop the licking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 You may need to get him a pair of a toddler boy's pajama pants. Put them on him backwards, so his tail can come out the fly. Then you can put a mini-pad in the pants to keep them from sticking to the wound, but leave the wound unwrapped. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 That is actually a really good idea! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ta Da!!!! It happens to the best of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 I tried boxers, but it was no good. It still didn't cover the spot. It's in an awkward location. Maybe I need the kids pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kkaiser104 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Go for the kids pants. Teddi has a pair--they're red athletic pants that I got for like..maybe $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 A friend of mine made this for her dog using an old pair of sweat pants. She used velcro for the strap around his waist, and that helped keep it from sliding off. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Well, overnight it seemed to get worse. It's seeping blood and clear fluid. I'm taking him to the vet at 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Ugh, 3PM can't come soon enough. Here's what it looks like now. It keeps draining blood and clear fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Four or two legged jammies will also work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I swear by pawflex bandages. www.pawflex.com and you can see the video. we try and keep a supply on hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Let us know what the vets says when you get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 From the picture it sort of looks like it could take a couple of sutures...Ace wore silk boxer shorts when she had a similar boo-boo. It would start to scab and then she would lick it. Boxers helped 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...
a_daerr Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Two staples. Vet was pretty adamant that it was a dog bite, which I'll post about in another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 the first thing i said to myself when i looked at the pic- "staples/dog bite- he's been nailed by his brother." bitenot collar should keep his head away from this leg. check out the web site then get creative. i used corregated cardboard and duct tape to make my own. i lined it with a hand towel. the cardboard version may have to be replaced since it wears a tad at the base of the neck but it kept felix from chewing his staples- both sets of staples- both times nailed by the head hancho- emily. it's a hoot watching them get around w/ the bitenot on. at the time felix was still in love w/ his crate and couldn't turn around,couldn't pick up sticks on our walk w/o poking himself in the eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/302077-resource-guarding-gsd-but-my-dog-is-aggressive/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Poor Truman. He's still obsessively trying to lick. He's wearing his muzzle, but now he's just licking the inside of the muzzle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Aston had a wound just higher up on his hip, and no manner of cone/bite-not collar would keep him from it -- he's just too long and serpentine, and could wrap around and get to it. We kept him in his four-legged jammies 24/7 (this was last winter, anyway) and duct-taped the end of his turnout muzzle, with holes cut out for drinking water. The wound ended up being a spider bite that later burst and turned necrotic, so it required surgery... the muzzle kept Aston from successfully bothering the stitches, too.Hope Truman heals up quickly. Poor buddy. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 If you can find a way to secure a non-stick Telfa pad you really should try putting some Manuka honey on the wound to help draw out any infection and speed healing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) The staples have pulled out (great ) and the wound is still open. But the good news is that it's no longer draining. It seems like the tissue is granulating. I'm taking him back tomorrow so they can look at the staples and take them out if necessary. Edited October 14, 2013 by a_daerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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