my pup got bitten by my pitt and has an open wound what do i do? (biting, clean)
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ok so i have a pup who got too close to my pitt while he was chewing on a bone and my pitt bit my lil pup. i got rid of my pitt but now i have a pup with an open wound, ive been keeping it clean and covered am i doing this rite i jus moved and cant afford a vet
Regardless, take your pup to the vet now or it might be a lot more costly if you wait, the wound can fester and get infected and a lot more treatment might be needed. Most likely the vet can give you a payment plan, explain your situation to him. Either go to the vet who you took your pit to (esp. if it's the same vet who gave your puppy its puppy shots - which are very important) or find another vet - and do it soon - for the sake of your puppy. Your puppy's life may depend on it.
Yep, you need to take him to the Vet ASAP. Where I am, there is a Vet that is very low of a cost but it is very far away, but they are the best in town for the care that they give the animals. Look in the phone book or online and call. Tell them the situation and ask questions of cost and if they can make a payment arrangement too.
I hope you took your pup to the Emergency Vet. The last thing I would do in your situation is post on a board asking for advice - I would get to a vet ASAP. An open wound is never a good thing!
Is it just a small puncture wound? If so put some topical dressing on it. I like blue lotion I use for horses. You can get it at the co-op. I wouldnt cover it unless it is a larger wound. Keep it clean and watch for any infection.
I dont understand why you got rid of your pitt. It is a natural reaction for the dog to snap at a subordinate too close to its food. Moderator cut: snip
Last edited by Keeper; 03-12-2011 at 05:09 PM..
Reason: no need to be nasty
Is it just a small puncture wound? If so put some topical dressing on it. I like blue lotion I use for horses. You can get it at the co-op. I wouldnt cover it unless it is a larger wound. Keep it clean and watch for any infection.
I dont understand why you got rid of your pitt. It is a natural reaction for the dog to snap at a subordinate too close to its food.
Withholding judgment and with biting my tounge... we clean the wound and apply Neosporin and watch it. This naturally depends on where the wound is located, how deep, and inspecting the wound often. So far, we've been really fortunate. Our pit mix is very aggressive when her food is in "harm's way". We observed this early and our other three mixed breeds have alternatives for feeding or simply wait until she gives them the go-ahead, as it were.If you can't afford the vet visit, then consider surrending to the pup to a rescue. When the time is right, you will find your new best friend.
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