i took to puppies from a friend coz they wasnt looked after properly but the problem is they have biten themselfs bad and i was wondering is i put salt water on them would it harm them or make it worse and will my other 2 puppies get there infections
2007-03-23 05:21:36 · 17 answers · asked by louise h 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
take them to the vet.
2007-03-23 05:24:19 · answer #1 · answered by dr.macgruder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please, don't ever put salt water on any wound. Putting salt water on the wounds, will cause the puppies, tremendous pain, and it won't solve anything or help at all. You say the wounds are bad. Puppies are very vulnerable to just about everything, especially infection, and if the wounds get infected, that's when you are going to run into big-time problems. Your only option, is to take the puppies to the vet, and have them treated the proper way. There is nothing you can do yourself.
2007-03-23 05:38:39 · answer #2 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First n foremost separate the bitten puppies from the other puppies clean the wounds with plain water and swab of cotton. Then u cld apply some anti septic lotion. And PLEEEEEZ take them to the vet for they will have to be vaccinated
2007-03-23 05:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by Ginns 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
hello, my best advice to you would be to do the right thing. Take these pups to the vet..A vet would be better able to asses the pups, and solve all of your health issues. Please take good care of them, I know you are trying to do the right thing, but sometimes its best to get a little advice from the professionals...I wish you all the very best.. In regards to them biting themselves, I would try to separate them till you find out what the true cause of the problem is..
2007-03-23 05:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by Rich 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
salt water will make them nibble more as dogs like salt. you need to take them to a vet and get a proper diagnosis. they could be chewing on themselves for a number of reasons the most common one being parasites on the skin. it could also be due to inappropriate or allergic reaction to food. if you can't afford an individual vet go to an rspca,pdsa or similar clinic.
2007-03-23 05:42:01 · answer #5 · answered by CHRIS P 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Clean them with salt or TCP to stop them getting infected TCP will also stop them from biting but if it does not clear up within a few days take them to the vet
2007-03-23 06:22:42 · answer #6 · answered by elizabeth_coe1 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Oh no! dont put salted water on open cuts. That will really burn the wounds and cause them so much pain. You really need to have vet look at them.
2007-03-23 05:26:45 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Golden gal♥ 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
soak the area in warm salt water, then wrap the wound up for a few days, changing the bandage twice a day, if it gets bad, take them to the vet
2007-03-23 05:47:58 · answer #8 · answered by Katie 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Likely it's fleas, salt water isn't going to help you. How old are they?? You should take them to the vet and get a proper diagnosis.. If it is fleas he can suggest something that is fine for puppies.
If it's fleas, your 2 will get them for sure.
2007-03-23 05:25:31 · answer #9 · answered by DP 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i wood take your puppys up to the vets very soon
2007-03-26 23:22:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋