krissn333 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 HELP! We had a scuffle over toys. Ozzie's right ear got "scalped"...there is a thin layer of fur detached from the ear. Is it stitchable?? owie by krissn333, on Flickr 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 December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Owww! I'd probably go to the e-vet and get it put back together. Sorry you're going through a bit of a rough transition with these two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I think probably. Helpful, eh? Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I would have it stitched--ears are a pita to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Oh crapola. So sorry. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 We're here at the e-vet. I am shaking. My poor buddy 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 kkaiser104 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 This happened with Teddi and I didn't take him to the evet. In hindsight, I should have. It took weeks to close. I ended up finding success in liquid skin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Same type of incident happened to one of mine a few years ago - the vet stapled it. Healed great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Your vet may suggest ways to try and keep him from shaking his head, such as some kind of wrap. Gracie's ear was taped over her head so blood wouldn't pool and cause a big hematoma. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 owie2 by krissn333, on Flickr 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 Bean_Scotch Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 For ear injuries...I use a maxipad on the ear with neosporin or other antibiotic ointment and then wrap the ear to the head in vet wrap. Works awesomly! The ear was healed in 2 days and I could leave it unwrapped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 Nice tip, thanks! We're still waiting to see the vet. She was just going into surgery when we got here 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 carriej Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Freeman came up with litterally ribbon ears... There was a skirmish in the van on the way to Canada. The vet who looked them all over gave me glue for the edges (although he still had a few little slits in his ear where the skin was missing) and antibiotic cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Oh, I'm sorry, Kristin!!!! If it makes you feel better, the first time we met James he had 9 stitches in the back of his ear. He walked into this foster home and said "hello!" to the resident dog by licking his penis. Resident dog did NOT like that so he let James know. I hope Ozzie feels better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Ouch! Just had that happen here last week. The ear was slit across the lower "seam". The vet was hesitant to stitch it, because it was shredded in places. He used tissue glue, wrapped it, and taped the ear to the head. It has been a week, and it is looking good. Keep us posted. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Hope Ozzie is ok. Ruby had the exact same thing happen a couple of years ago and off to the vet we went.... But... He would not stitch or glue it .... Just sent us home, saying to keep it clean. I used an extra large human bandage...just placed it in top of the ear and gently wrapped the sticky ends around and under the ear, where they stuck to each other. Worked well. Most of the skin flap remained healthy and healed up...some of the edges just curled up, died and eventually fell off. She does have a scar on her ear, but it's not very big. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 It was basically scalped...getting a better look at it last night at the vet, I think it was a toenail injury, not an injury from teeth. The thin layer of skin with the fur was a flap that they were able to pull back together and stitch up. His ear is wrapped to his head right now. I cancelled my plans for the day to be at home with him-if he's not asleep he is rubbing his head on everything trying to get the wrap off. I wish I could make him understand that it'll get better if he just leaves it alone. 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...
Tallgreydogmom Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 For ear injuries...I use a maxipad on the ear with neosporin or other antibiotic ointment and then wrap the ear to the head in vet wrap. Works awesomly! The ear was healed in 2 days and I could leave it unwrapped! Do you have a photo of this? Please and Thank You Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Poor Ozzie I wish we could make them understand, 'don't rub, don't lick, don't scratch' it will get better faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 I told the vet about the maxi pad solution last night and she was THRILLED So if this bandage makes it to Monday that's what we will do. If it doesn't, we will do it sooner 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...
Neighsayer Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Too bad he is picking at it. Mickey had his ear wrapped to his head and didn't care. He never touched it. He looked silly and pathetic, but it didn't bother him at all. Hope it hels soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 How is his ear bandaged? Putting vet wrap around his whole head to keep the ear flat against his head may work. Or it may make him that much more miserable. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 When Macy shredded her ears on thorns, a friend suggested cutting a pair of tights and fitting it around her head. That worked pretty well, maybe give that a try? The blood spatter from the head shaking was pretty awful, and we just needed that day or so to keep the ears covered andimmobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 He is sporting a vet wrap babushka He's not happy about it but I'm sure if it was unwrapped he would be shaking his head and pawing at it. Instructions were to keep it on until Monday if at all possible but she said if he's messing with it a TON, we can take it off sooner. Should be fun. The pantyhose thing is a GREAT idea. Keeping that in my arsenal. We've used Surgilast for ear wounds before but it doesn't stay on there tight enough... 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...
TwiggysMom Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Oh, poor Ozzie!! I sure hope that heals up quickly! Quote Wendy with Twiggy, fosterless while Twiggy's fighting the good fight, and Donnie & Aiden the kitties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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