I've tried putting a sock on his foot he has a lamp-shade looking thing on him. And now it is open. I don't have money for more stitches in fact I owe the vet.
2006-08-13 07:24:05 · 14 answers · asked by n p 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
My daughter works in a vet office...She says to bandage over the stitches or bandage the dogs feet so he cant itch. Bandaging over the stitches will keep the open area clean. She also says if it is a small area that has come open go buy some superglue and glue the area shut. Clean it with some peroxide first and let it dry, then glue it. ONLY IF IT IS A SMALL AREA and not TOO DEEP. If it is deep then let it heal from the inside out.
She also says don't be afraid to take him back to the vet. They are used to this happening and won't consider it a big deal.
2006-08-13 07:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Deana G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try wrapping the injury with some of that self sticking ace wrap stuff. It's VERY hard for dogs to get off and it stays put. I'm not sure where his injury is at , but keep his e-collar(lampshade) on him so he doesn't bite the wrap off. You can also wrap his feet with the bandage too if you're still concerned. It's grippy on tile/wood floors so you don't have to worry about him slipping--just looking funny.
2006-08-13 07:33:38 · answer #2 · answered by JL's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I have done when my german shepherd had a tumor removed on his side, was to make a "tube top" out of Lycra (you know the stretchy material. Made it tight enough for it to stay on. That helped alot.
But I would call the vet that did the stitching and ask him too.
2006-08-13 07:29:14 · answer #3 · answered by Dog Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put doggie booties on his feet to keep his nails from scratching them, and bandage the stitches. He really needs to go to the vet, though.
2006-08-13 08:13:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to stop the REASON for the scratching.
Call your vet and ask if you can give your dog antihistimine to calm him down and to stop the itching. If the doctor approves, she can recommend the proper dose for your dog's weight.
2006-08-13 08:31:42 · answer #5 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 01:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tie the two front legs to each other and the two back legs to each other. he will figure out how to walk that way in a few hours but will not be able to scratch.
2006-08-13 07:30:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could bandage up the stitched area.
2006-08-13 07:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by kittykins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your vet put a plastic cone around his neck. That is what I hd to do for my dog when he broke his leg.
Good luck i know how that feels!
2006-08-13 08:51:56 · answer #9 · answered by Bean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put a little lamp shade thingy on his leg.
2006-08-13 07:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋