split paw

[ferreting1888 7]

hi guys looking for some help asap.

was just out a walk there with dog and gun and jus got home and noticed a little blood on her paw

had a look and it one of her pads on her back leg that is split was wondering what to do as i am skint and cant afford vet bills.

thanks sean

[scothunter 12,609]

Dab of peroxide and buy a tub of pottasium permagnate.soak its foot in it,will turn its foot a shade brown but hardens up the pads.used it when i raced greyhounds.works wonders.

[sandymere 8,263]

As long as it doesn't need stitches then clean with water and rest till it's sorted ( salt water if you want but does't made much difference) sorry but bleach will not aide healing in fact likely the opposite.

A pic or description of depth, place etc would enable a better reply.

[ferreting1888 7]

i took a pic but doesnt turn out very well.

its on one of her pads you an see inside it i would say its about half inch mayb a little bigger and

it looks a little deep.

shes not really bothering with it licks it now and again.

what u think shel b fine or vets. its on the inside of her 2pads on back leg if that helps. near enough on the side of pad

cheers sean

Edited September 9, 2010 by ferreting1888

[ferreting1888 7]

[scothunter 12,609]

As long as it doesn't need stitches then clean with water and rest till it's sorted ( salt water if you want but does't made much difference) sorry but bleach will not aide healing in fact likely the opposite.

A pic or description of depth, place etc would enable a better reply.

 

erm sorry but you are wrong mate.used it for years and it certainly cleans the cut and aids healing.im not just talking shit btw i no this as it is a proven method and worked great for me and my greyhounds for many years.used in conjunction with permanganate i might add.

Edited September 9, 2010 by scothunter

[sandymere 8,263]

As you say its hard to see in the pic but looks a deep one though would be hard to repair, i expect a vet would dress the foot and prescribe antibiotics and charge plenty. Personally I've had a few with cut pads that have done well if kept clean and dressed as needed but this can be difficult. As ever if not sure then it needs the vet I'm afraid.

 

Scot hunter I'm sure you as I have used these methods in the past but things more on, now wounds are not treated with bleach or such like as it is known that it may actually slow healing rather than help. Cleaning is the important thing and using a syringe to squirt plain water is effective and does not destroy remaining tissue whereas bleach may do so. Just imagine going to A+E after an accident/cut and the nurse pouring bleach into the wound!

[scothunter 12,609]

As you say its hard to see in the pic but looks a deep one though would be hard to repair, i expect a vet would dress the foot and prescribe antibiotics and charge plenty. Personally I've had a few with cut pads that have done well if kept clean and dressed as needed but this can be difficult. As ever if not sure then it needs the vet I'm afraid.

 

Scot hunter I'm sure you as I have used these methods in the past but things more on, now wounds are not treated with bleach or such like as it is known that it may actually slow healing rather than help. Cleaning is the important thing and using a syringe to squirt plain water is effective and does not destroy remaining tissue whereas bleach may do so. Just imagine going to A+E after an accident/cut and the nurse pouring bleach into the wound!

 

lol i use peroxide to clean out cuts on myself mate fizzes like b*****d but certainly cleans out any dirt,and if something worked in the past no reason it still dont work.however up to the lad what he does.ive already spoke to him aswell and told him if he keeps it clean and avoid heavy walking it will heal in time.

[Ashover rabbit dogs 76]

its HYDOGEN-PEROXIDE and it is safe to use on dogs you want the 3% type any stronger will burn the skin. And the reason you put the salt (1x teaspoon - 1 pint warm water) in the water is to make it sterile, it does make a differance. Surgical spirit will also harden the pads mate.

[sandymere 8,263]

Saline has been traditionaly used to clean wounds but mainly because it was easily available as a sterile fluid in hospitals as that is what is most commonly used in intravenous infusions. Trust me these days if you go to A+E with a new wound, ie cut yourself on some glass, they will clean it with sterile water via a syringe. Other chemicals are used in treatment of wounds but usually old infected ones which is a whole new ball game. They would certainly not use bleach, (hydrogen peroxide). Things move on, once we cured worms by shoving a wad of tobacco down a puppies throat now we know that caused more harm than good but many still did it as "it worked and they'd done it years". Cleaning with chemicals will not stop the healing process but may slow it, dogs like greyhounds, lurchers etc will still heal but it is more down to their ability to get better in spite of us rather than because of us.

 

http://www.infectioncontrolservices.co.uk/wound_cleansing.htm

Edited September 10, 2010 by sandymere

[scothunter 12,609]

Saline has been traditionaly used to clean wounds but mainly because it was easily available as a sterile fluid in hospitals as that is what is most commonly used in intravenous infusions. Trust me these days if you go to A+E with a new wound, ie cut yourself on some glass, they will clean it with sterile water via a syringe. Other chemicals are used in treatment of wounds but usually old infected ones which is a whole new ball game. They would certainly not use bleach, (hydrogen peroxide). Things move on, once we cured worms by shoving a wad of tobacco down a puppies throat now we know that caused more harm than good but many still did it as "it worked and they'd done it years". Cleaning with chemicals will not stop the healing process but may slow it, dogs like greyhounds, lurchers etc will still heal but it is more down to their ability to get better in spite of us rather than because of us.

 

http://www.infectioncontrolservices.co.uk/wound_cleansing.htm

 

im fully aware they use a saline in the hospital,the lad asked for advice ive gave some as you have up to him what method he chooses.and both will do the same job.the peroxide will clean and dirt before he uses a method to harden the pad up.as i said i use peroxide on dogs and myself and certainly works.dunno about shoving tobbaco down a pups throat something i wouldnt consider but i get the point you were trying to make.and the point i was making if something worked in the past no need to say its outdated and wont work in the present.

[ferreting1888 7]

thansk all for replys ended up takin her to vets last nite as my fiance said she would be better going so she paid.

£120 later she was sudated and got 6 stitches put in. the vet said we done the right thing as it was a very deep one.

i just didnt want to open it to look in incase i hurt her but obv they did thats why they said it was very deep.

thanks everyone for your help

sean

[sandymere 8,263]

Glad you have it sorted, the vet is always the best choice if your not sure.

Regards Sandy

[Guest Buttermilk]

Glad to hear she's okay now.........

[ferreting1888 7]

hi guys little update. shes gt her bandage off now and its looking good vets done a great job.

stitches come out on thursday coming.

cheers for all you guys help

sean