So my dog got scratched by my room mates cat the other day. I think she had an abcess that popped on her head. Also, she has been scratching her whole body really bad (i don't think they are related). She does not seem lathargic, but she has rashes and scratches from cuts and i am really worried about her head. I don't get paid till monday so i reallllllly need to know what to do until then because it is impossible to take her to the vet right now. I want to take care of her though, I am so worried!!! Please help!!!
2007-02-14 13:52:18 · 9 answers · asked by Angel3192 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Are you serious? Well normally vets would not be on the yahoo answer page answering questions. They are like everyone else, when not working rather be doing something else. You're pretty much stuck with us losers who don't have anything better to do than browse the net all day. Keep the wounds clean basically treat it the same way you do humans and when you get the chance, then take her to the vet. Same like humans there needs to be a lot of water intake and excretion, it helps flush out bacteria in the blood system which may be occuring. I have used bentadine (iodine) dilluted to a weak tea color with purified water,mercurocome, and panalog or animax for wounds. The first two are over the counter the other two are from the vets.
2007-02-14 14:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tyson boy's dad 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not knowing what is causing your dogs seizures just randomly giving anti-seizure medication probably won't help. If she does not receive medical attention she could very well become brain damaged from the fever that normally results from continued seizuring. Initially IV medications are given to control seizures immediately. Oral medications can take an hour to start to have an effect if any. They are just not absorbed as fast as IV injections. It could very well be her age that she has started to seizure. As our pets get older and start having seizures at this stage of the game is normally not a good thing. The seizures could be due to brain lesions, kidney or liver malfunctions, ingestion of a toxic material. Epilepsy is a catch all term for seizure of unknown cause. It's a misfiring of brain electrical activity. So when no physiological reason is found for having seizures we just call it epilepsy. We just don't have an answer as to why the seizures occur. If your dog continues with the seizures and your parents don't want to treat, or have no extra money for all the diagnostics, maybe euthanasia should be considered. It's not fair to your girl to go thru this without medical attention. Seizures are not pleasant to watch and they can harm themselves during these episodes. Biting their tongue, thrashing about, hitting their heads on objects and even biting you if you get too close while you are trying to help. They are not being vicious if you get bitten, they just don't know what they are doing. Seizuring also takes a big tole on the body, the muscles are continually working, which in turn heats up the body causing a fever. Have your parents just talk with your veterinarian for suggestions and their options. If you don't want any or many diagnostics done, no one will make them. Just no medications will be prescribed if that's the case. Your girl needs medical attention to get options to make an informed decision. Hope this helps Good luck
2016-05-24 00:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you never put Iodine on a dog!!! Get some peroxide and water it down by half. Clean the cut and rinse it thoroughly. But some antibiotic cream on it 3 or 4 times a day. If the cut looks like it is getting crusty clean it again with the peroxide and repeat with the cream. Get it to the vets ASAP. You itching may be a skin allergy. Or it the food your feeding her. It's winter time and dogs coats dry out something awful. Keeping her clean by brushing will help but if she is itching herself she may be spreading a skin problem herself. You really need to get her to the vet. Do not use people hair products on dogs. Their skin PH is different than us humans and you could be drying out her skin and making her itch more. Hair conditioner is awful for dogs skin and hair. Don't use it unless your vet says it's OK.
I don't know some of you get these ideas but you really need to think about what you say before you recommend it to others.
2007-02-14 14:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet if she can wait. But your dog needs to see a vet!!! She has got an abcess from the cat scratch and probally has fleas. Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide and check for fleas.
2007-02-14 14:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Micky ♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some triple antibiotic on her head and for the scratching.. give her a warm bath and put hair conditioner on her and rinse her this should help with some of the itching...
2007-02-14 13:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by nurse_driller 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use iodine to clean the wound and apply bacitracin both you can find a Walgreens or local grocery store
2007-02-14 13:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by jenlynmarie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds funny but in people a warm oatmeal bath helps sooth certain rashes so you could try it it cant hurt
Wolfie
2007-02-14 14:10:52 · answer #7 · answered by Wolfie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your vet if she can help you and you will pay her on your payday. make a financial agreement! Thats what I do with mine.
2007-02-14 15:07:11 · answer #8 · answered by |*ANUMBABy*| 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you can take her to a clinic and they'll check her there. But I don't know what to say
2007-02-14 13:58:20 · answer #9 · answered by Katelyn M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋