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Post by troy on Oct 2, 2009 21:38:55 GMT -5
I had a rough night last night a the foxpen. My puppies got on a bad hog and two of them got cut down. A 24 hr vet bill and regular vet bill later my wallet's a good bit lighter. The worst one is my 4 month old lemon puppy that is already running like a little champ. I will post some pics of the wound. I really thought she was a goner. She got poked right behind her front shoulder and was pouring out blood. I got her to a vet who got the bleeding stopped, got her ribs that were broke set as well as possible and sewed her up. I am giving her two different types of antibiotics. Due to it being a deep chest wound, the vet could not put a drain on it as it need to stay closed. She is now getting fluid build up under the wound. How do I remove this or will it finally stop? I really really really do not want another vet bill. Could I suck it out with a hypodermic? Is it hurting anything? She weighs 16 lbs. for reference. Thanks guys. Here are a couple of pics:   |
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Post by jcrosscatahoulas on Oct 4, 2009 0:30:02 GMT -5
I'd have a heart attack with pups that young getting whacked on! YYYYYYYEEEEEEEIKES!
Anyway, I'm afraid I would have insisted on a small drain. You can make a "sauce" with vinegar and alcohol that will help draw down the fluid build up, 1 c vinegar in saucepan brought to a boil....turn off heat, add 1 cup alcohol. Soak a hand towel in the mixture until it's cooled enough to handle (will be a lot faster than you'd think) hold to the swollen/distended place until cooled. That will help but probably won't draw out all of the swelling.
Bless her little bones, that's a rough lick for a pup that small.
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Post by Houndmomma on Oct 4, 2009 0:48:07 GMT -5
She sure is a cute little thing!!
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Post by faylinx on Oct 4, 2009 4:38:54 GMT -5
man thats a terrible wound for such a young'un........
i would have to agree with jcross that needed a drain, hog cuts are nasty and make alot of fluid........., hope she makes it....
guess she'll leave the hog huntin for the big dogs after that run in..
let us know how she does
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Post by bayedup85 on Oct 4, 2009 19:05:43 GMT -5
Iam no vet but maybe someone will agree with me I think I would try to drain it... I've never seen a vet close one up all the way with no drain but again I AM NOT A VET!!! Good luck keep us posted
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Post by troy on Oct 4, 2009 19:33:44 GMT -5
Iam no vet but maybe someone will agree with me I think I would try to drain it... I've never seen a vet close one up all the way with no drain but again I AM NOT A VET!!! Good luck keep us posted She told me that she could not leave a drain since it was such a deep hol einto her chect. She said air getting in would cause something?  and kill her? |
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Post by bayedup85 on Oct 4, 2009 19:55:00 GMT -5
10-4 I hope she can pull out and she will still hunt. If you have a good relationship with your vet you could call and ask for advice hopefully without a bill. Good luck
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Post by bulletproof on Oct 5, 2009 11:37:18 GMT -5
defi initely should have left a drain in my opinion,i always do and the vet i use does also,on some cuts she even puts a drain tube in
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Post by Houndmomma on Oct 6, 2009 8:29:25 GMT -5
Our vet did that with Joe and Radar. I would call the vet and describe what is going on and ask if maybe the vet can lance it or something. Or advise you.
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Post by lunger on Oct 6, 2009 10:14:00 GMT -5
A cut of that magnatude should have had a place to drain . You may want to find another vet . If it keeps swelling I'd lance it .
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Post by jcrosscatahoulas on Oct 22, 2009 12:38:24 GMT -5
troy, how's your pup?
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Post by troy on Oct 23, 2009 13:58:19 GMT -5
She's doing great. Fully recovered. Thanks to all.. |
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