Scottsmum Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 I'm guessing that the walker takes multiple dogs out at a time? Not a fan of those after seeing one open their van at a busy dog park and around 7 unrestrained dogs piled out and started causing havoc... and the "walker" couldn't (or wouldn't) do anything to control any of them. T. To be honest - I don't know, but I'm pretty sure she doesn't do more than 2 or 3 per walk and I have given the OK for her to walk him with other clients if she wants or needs to. She came highly recommended by a family member and I know Scottie ADORES her. She's very good with him and I've seen (well, heard) them interact when she hasn't realised I've been home. That being said, she was done a few things I haven't been such a huge fan of (feeding him smackos without permission, trying to clicker train him without running it past me). So .... hrm.... anyhow... We move and finish up with her in a few weeks but I really need her in the mean time So I'm just going to chalk this one up to dog's being dogs. Snaps happen - and sometimes they connect . He may NOT have been in a fight - someone just gave him a message . Shame the walker didn't explain that , then you would have understood - makes me wonder what else she doesn't mention ..... "what happens on dog walk , STAYS on dog walk " ? How is he this morning? He's fine thanks Perse. I suspect - now you lot have convinced me it's a bite - that maybe someone elses teeth got between him and his ball - he's very focused when that ball is around. She normally takes a soft toy to toss around and tug, not a ball so maybe it just got out of hand, er, paw? And yes - I do think what happens on walk stays on walk but as I said, he adores her and he's quite sensitive - if he didn't enjoy being around her I wouldn't keep using her. And as I said - I really need her at the moment. Lots going on in life which means his daily walks aren't always as wonderfully exciting as he thinks they should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Glad he's ok - and also glad he enjoys his time with his walker - that's important . He IS getting walks/playtimes , so you are doing your best . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Hmmm doesn't look like a bite to me :/ it's certainly not a graze. Could he have shoved his nose under a fence or in a shrub chasing a ball? Maddie scored herself a nice puncture wound in her shoulder a few weeks ago from a gnarly old plum tree near the fence as she was chasing the dog next door along the fence line. Maybe she didn't notice, I didn't see the one Maddie had Edited March 20, 2015 by HazyWal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 What makes me think it was a bite is that there are two wounds. Couldn't miss the one on his nose;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Ouch. It does look like a bite to me. Definitely get him checked out if you can as you don't want him to get an infection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 The very best remedy for puncture wounds in animals or humans is Ichthammol ointment from the chemist. It will draw out any infection so there is no need for antibiotics. My family have used it since before I was born and were put onto to it be a greyhound trainer. It heals up any injury that doesn't need stitching and is also perfect to draw out abscesses and sebaceous cysts. Just bath the wound and slather on a few times a day. Harmless if the dog licks it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottsmum Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 Ta :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The very best remedy for puncture wounds in animals or humans is Ichthammol ointment from the chemist. It will draw out any infection so there is no need for antibiotics. My family have used it since before I was born and were put onto to it be a greyhound trainer. It heals up any injury that doesn't need stitching and is also perfect to draw out abscesses and sebaceous cysts. Just bath the wound and slather on a few times a day. Harmless if the dog licks it too. Good to know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Yes am going to add Ichthammol to the dog first aid bag. Thanks Dancin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VizslaMomma Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 The very best remedy for puncture wounds in animals or humans is Ichthammol ointment from the chemist. It will draw out any infection so there is no need for antibiotics. My family have used it since before I was born and were put onto to it be a greyhound trainer. It heals up any injury that doesn't need stitching and is also perfect to draw out abscesses and sebaceous cysts. Just bath the wound and slather on a few times a day. Harmless if the dog licks it too. Good to know! +1 Handy to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Just a word of warning with the Ichthammol for those that have never used it, it's thick, black and if the wound can't be covered it will stain what ever it touches and you'll never get it out. I've never used it on my dogs but I've used it on myself and learned this lesson the hard way...as I do lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Just a word of warning with the Ichthammol for those that have never used it, it's thick, black and if the wound can't be covered it will stain what ever it touches and you'll never get it out. I've never used it on my dogs but I've used it on myself and learned this lesson the hard way...as I do lol so it's a bit like the good ol'FLINT's medicated oil? That too is magic - but the smell!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) gremlins Edited March 21, 2015 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Gosh it's black & stains. Sounds like weird stuff. Very effective by all accounts but weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just a word of warning with the Ichthammol for those that have never used it, it's thick, black and if the wound can't be covered it will stain what ever it touches and you'll never get it out. I've never used it on my dogs but I've used it on myself and learned this lesson the hard way...as I do lol so it's a bit like the good ol'FLINT's medicated oil? That too is magic - but the smell!!! Dunno what that is Perse but yeah this stuff looks like vegemite but really thick and it smells like sump oil lol As Dancinbcs said it's magic stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 FLINTS " There's only one reason a product remains available for more than 100 years! FLINT'S MEDICATED OIL™ has been a trusted treatment since 1892. Safe, gentle and soothing to use on open wounds, it repels flies, has a lonf last effecting and heals from the inside out. Cresol BP is widely used as a disinfectant and bacteriacide. It is absorbed and metabolised in the same way as phenol. Cresol kills both gram-positive and gram-negative pathogens which cause infections and has a depressing effect on spores. It prevents the formation of proud flesh, repels flies from the wound site enabling the wound to heal naturally without further side effects to the already damaged flesh. FLINT'S MEDICATED OIL™ is safe, gentle and soothing to use, has a long lasting effect, and is ideal for use on heavy cuts and lacerations." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thats another worthy product to have around perse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just a word of warning with the Ichthammol for those that have never used it, it's thick, black and if the wound can't be covered it will stain what ever it touches and you'll never get it out. I've never used it on my dogs but I've used it on myself and learned this lesson the hard way...as I do lol I learnt this the hard way too But it is very effective for splinters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Magnoplasm works really well as a drawing ointment. Not quite as messy. Did a super job on a grass seed in Em's paw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 22, 2015 Share Posted March 22, 2015 Thats another worthy product to have around perse. I haven't bought any for yonks ..but - the SMELL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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