Guest coloratura113 Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Hello, recently my pup had to undergo some surgery to repair a large laceration. Most of it has healed wonderfully, but she tore out two of the stitches (because she can slip out of her cone -.-). The vet said to just let the granulated flesh come in, but I'm starting to get worried because the skin doesn't seem to be growing around it and the flesh seems to be getting a bit taller than the skin around it. Does anybody know if proud flesh can be caused by licking? The wound is not infected, she's on antibiotics, and the wound is being disinfected twice daily and an antibiotic ointment is being applied (by request of the doctor) and is not being bandaged. I sometimes catch her licking it, but not often. It is definitely not drying out at all. Anybody have something similar happen? -Dani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 It can take a lot longer to heal by secondary intention, so unless it's been, like, several months of no healing, then just continue what you're doing. You might try a T shirt or a pair of toddler pajama bottoms to cover the wound and make it harder for her to lick. Also, a muzzle with a stool guard will usually work. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I wonder if dressing it with manuka honey might help? It's very good for encouraging granulation. Check with your vet, obviously, but maybe do some research on your own account first. Here's a link which I just pulled up via google, relating to using it for sorting out 'proud flesh' on a horse:. http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/November-2012/Jump-starting-The-Healing-With-Manuka-Honey/ Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 I second manuka honey. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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