TOM HEAVY 140 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 alright lads, was out lamping last night and unfortunately my dog hit a wire fence square on, he has a nasty graze on his chest which has removed a 2 inch section of is fur and most worryingly some quite visible swelling on the top of his shoulders. It is obvious to say that I shat my pants, however, he yelped, got up and trotted over, bless him, I was very relieved. He walked back to the car ok, he was fed and put in his kennel straight away. This morning, the swelling has reduced somewhat but is still visible, the dog seems ok, but I can definitely tell he is sore. I am compensating taking him to the vets to get it checked over however the dog is not insured. I don't really want to waste money on something which is not that much of an issue. The obvious suggestion is rest and comfort but the vet is a professional and will know best???!!!?!?! This is my 1st dog and I haven't experienced this before so... Has anyone experienced injury's of this manner, what did you do, how long did you leave it till you took him/not take him to a vet? any advice or comments appreciated, cheers ATB, Tom Heavy. Quote Link to post
lurcherman887 178 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Keep the wound clean mate Quote Link to post
lurcherman887 178 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 A trip to the vet woudlnt go a miss imo Quote Link to post
TOM HEAVY 140 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 yea the graze not a prob, had plenty of them, I used dry savlon plaster spray, and the always heel quick. More worried about the swelling tho, any thoughts on this mate? Quote Link to post
bird 10,014 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 A trip to the vet woudlnt go a miss imo yeh let him have a look if, not because of the cut, because warm water with drop of tcp will clean that up,and should be ok, but the shoulder it self let the vet have good feel of it just to be on the safe side. my pup put ripped his shoulder muscle was out of action for 10 weeks, is ok now so its worth seeing the somebody who knows what there doing Quote Link to post
TOM HEAVY 140 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 I know some lads won't go near a vet unless the dog is clearly kappered, if the swelling continues to reduce is there any point in taking him? could he have a hair line crack in a bone?? yea I had better get him checked me thinks???!! Quote Link to post
TOM HEAVY 140 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Bird, hope u don't mind me asking, how much did this visit cost you? Quote Link to post
bird 10,014 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 Bird, hope u don't mind me asking, how much did this visit cost you? no prob, 2 visits 70£ quid, then I travelled up to Newcastle to see a bone ban Steve Duncan who was BRILL. he said the same as the vet regards rest and what to do for 2 weeks after regards exercise , it only cost me full tank of diesel , he didn't want any money great bloke Quote Link to post
TOM HEAVY 140 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 cheers mate, thanks for comments Quote Link to post
bird 10,014 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 cheers mate, thanks for comments let him have look hope the dog sound after, my mad fecker run into a oak tree the other day lol, don't think he going to make old bones ? Quote Link to post
TOM HEAVY 140 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) lol, its horrible when they do it like. Do u have a number for this man Duncan mate? Edited January 22, 2014 by TOM HEAVY Quote Link to post
lurcherman887 178 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 cheers mate, thanks for comments let him have look hope the dog sound after, my mad fecker run into a oak tree the other day lol, don't think he going to make old bones ? Mine did the same bird flat out into a stump while chasing a bunny thought he's broke his neck. He was just standing there wobbling side to side alls well now though hope it didn't knock his confidence? And ripped muscles lol I have one in my back right now painful as f*eck lol atb mate Quote Link to post
bird 10,014 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 cheers mate, thanks for comments let him have look hope the dog sound after, my mad fecker run into a oak tree the other day lol, don't think he going to make old bones ? Mine did the same bird flat out into a stump while chasing a bunny thought he's broke his neck. He was just standing there wobbling side to side alls well now though hope it didn't knock his confidence? And ripped muscles lol I have one in my back right now painful as f*eck lol atb mate thanks , yeh he ok he very full on type dog when hunting ( mad) when out lamping with if a rabbit its the edge , it don't stop him as he running he will jump right over any gate in one movement feck me I close my eyes ,anyting could behind it . but when not hunting he quit laid back type young dog he 17 months old he might calm down or wont live long . Quote Link to post
bird 10,014 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 lol, its horrible when they do it like. Do u have a number for this man Duncan mate? sent you a pm ? Quote Link to post
sowhat 1,572 Posted January 22, 2014 Report Share Posted January 22, 2014 alright lads, was out lamping last night and unfortunately my dog hit a wire fence square on, he has a nasty graze on his chest which has removed a 2 inch section of is fur and most worryingly some quite visible swelling on the top of his shoulders. It is obvious to say that I shat my pants, however, he yelped, got up and trotted over, bless him, I was very relieved. He walked back to the car ok, he was fed and put in his kennel straight away. This morning, the swelling has reduced somewhat but is still visible, the dog seems ok, but I can definitely tell he is sore. I am compensating taking him to the vets to get it checked over however the dog is not insured. I don't really want to waste money on something which is not that much of an issue. The obvious suggestion is rest and comfort but the vet is a professional and will know best???!!!?!?! This is my 1st dog and I haven't experienced this before so... Has anyone experienced injury's of this manner, what did you do, how long did you leave it till you took him/not take him to a vet? any advice or comments appreciated, cheers ATB, Tom Heavy. If it was one of my dogs I'd stick him in the mag box, but you probably won't have one. Go to Holland & Barrett and get some arnica tablets, and put some in his food, it'll tell you how many on the tub, this helps bring out any bruising, also witch Hazel is good for bruising, but not on a open wound. Good luck anyway, hope you get him sorted. http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=588 Quote Link to post
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