Yesterday a dog put his paw on my dogs side and he had really sharp claws. One of the claws poked through my dogs skin and now there is a punture a little smaller than a penny. It had puss coming out of it last night and we cleaned it with peroxide but he keeps licking it. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should do. Also, does anyone know of any cheaper vets in the dallas area?
2006-08-07 02:26:12 · 12 answers · asked by Me 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
First I would clean the area with warm water and peroxide, then rinse well with more warm water.
Next I would take my scissors and cut away all the hair next to the wound (about an inch round circle).
This is because even if the wound is healing, if a hair gets in there can cause festering issues.
Then I would get Tea Tree Oil (you can buy it at WalMart for about $6) and using a cotton ball swab the area several times a day.
Dogs do not like Tea Tree Oil and it will prevent licking.
Repeat the whole procedure as needed.
Good Luck!
2006-08-07 03:25:14 · answer #1 · answered by Freeadviceisworthwhatyoupayfor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, don't use any more peroxide. It is good for the first cleaning, but it does tend to kill off the goods cells with the bad. It is good that the dog is licking his/her wound. It helps to keep it clean and helps it to heal. I don't know about any vets in the Dallas area, but you do need to find one. If there is pus, there is infection. The doctor will probably give oral antibiotics, however they will most likely NOT stitch up the wound. It will heal better if not stitched.
2006-08-07 02:34:26 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Eyed Baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide actually inhibits healing. Soap and water is fine to clean it and neosporin. He will lick to try to heal himself but many times it creates more damage to the tissue. Petsmart has bellie band and its a sticky ace type bandage that you may be able to wrap around him so he can't lick it. It would be in first aid area and its also used at vet offices when they put IV's in animals.
2006-08-07 02:31:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a bandage (human will be ok) just to stop him licking it, and if it doesn't scab or start to heal after a few days, apply antibiotic cream to the area twice a day, and if that doesn't work then take him to a vet.
2006-08-07 02:45:10 · answer #4 · answered by living_withoutlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pus doesnt usually form that quickley are you sure its pus and not just clear plasma coming out,or are you sure it wasnt there before and the dogs paw dint burst an abcess,is it hot to the touch?licking it is the best thing he can do as its natures way of healing,so let him lick away
2006-08-07 02:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep cleaning it But dogs will lick wounds it is their nature, That is why when a dog gets fixed or stitches they put those funny colars on them. See if you can stop him from licking it. So it can heal.
2006-08-07 02:34:05 · answer #6 · answered by Bobbi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to keep him from licking, the vets usually put those silly looking cone things around his neck.
2006-08-07 02:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by BigRichGuy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, take your dog to a vet to get the infection treated.
2006-08-07 03:03:20 · answer #8 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take him a vet and find out the other dogs owner info so they can pay
2006-08-07 02:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by gousa1991 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.talktothevet.com/VETERINARIANS/veterinarians.HTM
2006-08-07 02:31:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋