My dogs been bitten by a dog!

*Christy* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 09:58 PM

My dog and the neighbors dog got into a knock down drag out today, and my dog has some pretty deep puncture wounds right behind his right front leg (on his chest area). It doesn't seem to be bothering him, but they look really deep.

Any suggestions? Anyone else had this happen to their dog?

I've irrigated it with peroxide. Am I a bad mommy for not taking him to the vet ASAP?

*RoseRed* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 09:59 PM

Have you tried wiping some Neosporin into the wounds?

*Christy* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 10:09 PM

No, not yet. He's still on antibiotics for his lyme disease, so I'm hoping it will hold off any infection.

*Ken King* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 10:10 PM

Are the dogs involved current on shots, specifically rabies booster? If so, keep an eye on it looking for signs of infection. If not current, you might want to consider the ten-day quarantine and notify animal control.

Not sure about Neosporin, but I guess it couldn't hurt. If it works on dogs like humans it will heal quicker. If it isn't bothering your dog much it should be okay.

*RoseRed* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 10:14 PM

Good point Ken, I didn't even consider that!

Good luck Christy and let us know how things work out.

Taz · 10-17-2003, 10:16 PM

We had a boxer who was the greatest with kids...but if there was a dogfight within 100 miles he'd be in the middle of it.

Best thing we found to do is peroxide, then Mycitracin (new name since Johnson & Johnson bought them out is under the "Band-Aid" brand, can't think of what it is). If you can find the owners of the other mutt, make sure their shots are up to date!

*Christy* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 10:16 PM

Yeah, the neighbors dogs are all up on shots, as well as my fat dog.

It's half my fault they got into it. Normally they just sit and bark at each other, but I believe my dog got brave when I was walking over to grab him. He ran over to the other dog and tried to play killer.

*Sharon* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by Christy

I've irrigated it with peroxide.

Good move. Since he's already on antiboitics, put a little neosporin on the wounds and cover them if you can. If redness with swelling persists then see the vet. Make sure the other dog has been kept up in their shots.

*Ken King* ^(Premo) · 10-17-2003, 10:19 PM

Your dog should be okay then. Just keep an eye on it and keep us posted.

Athena1078 · 10-17-2003, 11:10 PM

If he starts to try to chew at it, it could be a sign of infections, keep Neosporin on it, and if he still chews after the nasty taste gets to him, get the big white satelite dish collar for him so he can't reach them

10-17-2003, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Christy ^(Premo) Resistance is Futile Member Since: Feb 2001 Location: The Collective Posts: 18,510	My dogs been bitten by a dog! My dog and the neighbors dog got into a knock down drag out today, and my dog has some pretty deep puncture wounds right behind his right front leg (on his chest area). It doesn't seem to be bothering him, but they look really deep. Any suggestions? Anyone else had this happen to their dog? I've irrigated it with peroxide. Am I a bad mommy for not taking him to the vet ASAP? __________________ Darling, if you want to talk bollocks and discover the meaning of life, you're better off downing a bottle of whiskey. At least that way, you're unconscious by the time you start to take yourself seriously. ......Patsy Stone ABFAB Goddess It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill, just add a little dirt.
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10-17-2003, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoseRed ^(Premo) American Beauty Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 52,298	Have you tried wiping some Neosporin into the wounds? __________________ Oysters are nasty. If I want a fried loogie, I'll spit in a frying pan.
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10-17-2003, 10:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Christy ^(Premo) Resistance is Futile Member Since: Feb 2001 Location: The Collective Posts: 18,510	No, not yet. He's still on antibiotics for his lyme disease, so I'm hoping it will hold off any infection. __________________ Darling, if you want to talk bollocks and discover the meaning of life, you're better off downing a bottle of whiskey. At least that way, you're unconscious by the time you start to take yourself seriously. ......Patsy Stone ABFAB Goddess It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill, just add a little dirt.
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10-17-2003, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ken King ^(Premo) Oldtimer Member Since: Feb 2001 Location: On the road again Posts: 12,720	Are the dogs involved current on shots, specifically rabies booster? If so, keep an eye on it looking for signs of infection. If not current, you might want to consider the ten-day quarantine and notify animal control. Not sure about Neosporin, but I guess it couldn't hurt. If it works on dogs like humans it will heal quicker. If it isn't bothering your dog much it should be okay. __________________ No more Mr. Nice Guy.
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10-17-2003, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
RoseRed ^(Premo) American Beauty Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: My own private Idaho Posts: 52,298	Good point Ken, I didn't even consider that! Good luck Christy and let us know how things work out. __________________ Oysters are nasty. If I want a fried loogie, I'll spit in a frying pan.
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10-17-2003, 10:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Taz Registered User Member Since: Jul 2002 Location: Hollywood, MD Posts: 225	We had a boxer who was the greatest with kids...but if there was a dogfight within 100 miles he'd be in the middle of it. Best thing we found to do is peroxide, then Mycitracin (new name since Johnson & Johnson bought them out is under the "Band-Aid" brand, can't think of what it is). If you can find the owners of the other mutt, make sure their shots are up to date! __________________ TAZ _______________________ "Remember - A pat on the back and a kick in the azz are not that far apart."
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10-17-2003, 10:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Christy ^(Premo) Resistance is Futile Member Since: Feb 2001 Location: The Collective Posts: 18,510	Yeah, the neighbors dogs are all up on shots, as well as my fat dog. It's half my fault they got into it. Normally they just sit and bark at each other, but I believe my dog got brave when I was walking over to grab him. He ran over to the other dog and tried to play killer. __________________ Darling, if you want to talk bollocks and discover the meaning of life, you're better off downing a bottle of whiskey. At least that way, you're unconscious by the time you start to take yourself seriously. ......Patsy Stone ABFAB Goddess It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill, just add a little dirt.
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10-17-2003, 10:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Ken King ^(Premo) Oldtimer Member Since: Feb 2001 Location: On the road again Posts: 12,720	Your dog should be okay then. Just keep an eye on it and keep us posted. __________________ No more Mr. Nice Guy.
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10-17-2003, 11:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Athena1078 Social Director Member Since: Jan 2003 Location: Wasted away again.... Posts: 1,049	If he starts to try to chew at it, it could be a sign of infections, keep Neosporin on it, and if he still chews after the nasty taste gets to him, get the big white satelite dish collar for him so he can't reach them __________________ Once freedom lights the spark in man's heart, the gods are powerless against him.
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