swollen foot

[nottzhunter08 898]

my lurcher cut the side of his pad whilst out lamping. i thought it was healed and never seen swellin. i took him out lamping the other night and he re opened the wound. i have been baving it with salt water and putting some ateseptic stuff on it. my question is would i be able to give him some flouxacillin (i think its called that) which my mum has for her leg that is swallon up abit??

let me now asap please.

thanks in advance

N.H

Edited August 29, 2009 by nottzhunter08

[waidmann 105]

dogs and humans have different systems (biologicly) a drug which causes swelling to go down on your mother may work,or cause kidney failure/heart attack/stroke or damage the digestive organs. in short NO.

i would go to the vets and get him to take a look. if you take the packaging with you he can see whats in it and say yay or nay( more than likely nay as the stuff he will give you will be for dogs).

 

some medicines used on animals are the same as those for humans, different dosage but the same stuff.if you are not sure then ask a vet. costs alot sometimes but the little treasures are worth it aren't they

 

hope this helps some.

atb in getting the foot sorted out mate.

[nottzhunter08 898]

thanks for that pal. it was just an idea. its not that serious that i have to take him to the vets as ive been smothering it with anteseptic cream that helps it heal, prevent infection and numbs the pain. seems to be doing him a world of good. i have also been road walking him morning and night to help him put pressure on it. he will be back to normal in a couple of days. thanks for your concerns.

atb N.H

[earthpig 0]

Lay of the work till fully healed once the foot has damage you days and the dog is numbered REST it

[nottzhunter08 898]

Lay of the work till fully healed once the foot has damage you days and the dog is numbered REST it

well ive obviously done that.