StaffordsYo! Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hey there! My staffy Jake was playfighting with my bitch, Bodhi and she accidentally got his ear in her teeth and tore a gash on the inside of his ear. I took him to the vet because it didn't look like it was going to close up without stitches or something. The vet put 2 staples in to hold the wound together and he got some antibiotics through a jab along with some pills to have at home. I've since separated the dogs and they're not allowed to play together at all, at least till it heals up. My question though is - the wound looks like it's opened back up... like the staples haven't really kept it closed... should I take him back to the vets for another look, or should I just leave it and pray it heals up nicely? PLease help? It's my first 'big' injury and I'm a little worried! I've added some before and after pics.. well, of the staples, any comments, experience, thoughts would be welcome! Thanks! Cheers StaffordsYo! BEFORE AFTER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 It does look like the wound has come apart a little but I think what you are seeing is just some granulation which makes the wound look worse than it is. Often once some natural debriding occurs, the actual scar that is left is less than what you would expect to see at this stage. The staples are obviously holding the skin together while the wound heals so it should all be OK. IMO (and I'm no vet) I think it looks fine and wouldn't worry about it but by all means call your vet clinic and maybe see if you can email those pics to them to see if it's worth taking Jake back in. I think you'll find everything will be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Looks fine to me. Swelling may have caused slight separation but that will settle and it will heal OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffordsYo! Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 Heya! Thanks for your comments thus far, I really appreciate it. I'm starting to breathe a sigh of relief I think. Have never had to deal with such an injury before and I pray I never have to deal with anything like that again. I will keep an eye on it I suppose. I'm not that keen on having the vet re-staple it.. haha, but want to make sure it heals well. THANKS!!! STaffordsYo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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