hunting injury need help???

ok one of my dogs was hooked by a pig in da ear one big stab its infected and swolen and light pink and sower he pulls away when i try to clean it i have been keeping it clean though with peroxide twice a day and thats all i know to do what kind of antibotics could i use for his ear hes a great dog and i need to help him get over because hes old this was his last hunt please help if u folks can... thanks ahead of time. o theres puss coming out of his ear when i push on it. and also the gash is in the fleashy part of the ear not deep in the canal

 

o and also we caught the pig ill post a pic when i can

 

You should only use peroxide initially to clean any debris from the wound - it will wash away new healing tissue as well if you keep applying it. Amoxi or Keflex would probably either do the job as an antibiotic...

You should already have antibiotics on hand and prepared if you are going to be hunting your dogs...:cool:

 

do NOT use peroxide.... it kills bacteria BUT also kills new tissue also

 

I'm curious as to why are you hunting hogs with your dogs if you don't know how to care for the injuries. not trying to bust you out just curious

 

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

 

i go with a few people but i dont usually care for the dogs when they get hurt my friend usually dose but he going jail so u know

 

1 shot of pennacilin will do i have had dogs with gaping holes and peno works perfect

 

Go to the vet and stop messing around.

 

One basic rule to live by is don't hunt with the dogs at all unless you are prepared to take care of them from birth to death and every thing in between and not rely on anyone elses knowledge for basic wound care.
I mean really??

 

I am not kicking you when you are down but,before you hunt,or even own a bulldog get your read on and know how to help your dog. Home vet book,pit bull bible,complete gamedog etc...

 

Post some pictures of the dogs cuts and it will be easier to tell what to do.
I would wash the area with warm water and soap, dry it off completely and push any puss that's in there out. Keep it clean and pack it with neosporin with some anitbiotics should do it. The key to any cut is keeping it clean and whatever you do, don't scrub it and only pack the open part with neosporin, not the surrounding area because it will make the cut heal slower. I'm no expert or anything close so take what you want or maybe someone else will be of more help.
I honestly would do what United said and take um to the vet.

 

1. Allow the puncture wound to bleed for a few minutes (providing that the blood flow is not excessive.) This is a very effective way to flush bacteria from the dog bite wound. For lacerations, apply pressure to stop the bleeding at the site of the dog bite.
2. Wash the wound with anti-bacterial soap for five full minutes. This is a vital step to combat wound infection.
3. Flush the wound for an additional five full minutes, allowing water to run into the dog bite wound.
4. Pat the area dry with a gauze pad. If gauze is not available, use a paper towel. Avoid towels, as towels tend to harbor large amounts of bacteria.
5. Pour a generous amount of Betadine into the dog bite wounds and saturate the skin around the wounds as well. This no-sting antiseptic solution will disinfect the wound sites. If Betadine is not available, hydrogen peroxide will suffice.
6. Wipe up drips with sterile gauze, but leave a one-inch diameter around each wound. Allow the wound and the skin within a one-inch diameter of each dog bite wound to air dry. Do not blow on the skin to dry the Betadine (or hydrogen peroxide) – this contaminates the wound.
7. Using a sterile gauze pad, apply a generous amount of antibiotic ointment into each wound.
8. Cover the dog bite wounds with a sterile bandage. Rolled gauze works best for limbs, while it's easier to tape down sterile gauze squares on the trunk or thigh.
9. Apply ice compresses to the dog bite wounds. This will help to limit the swelling which is responsible for a large amount of the pain that's associated with a dog bite.

Dog bites should always be treated by a physician due to the high risk of infection. The aforementioned washing, disinfecting, dressing and bandaging process will be repeated three times per day until the wounds heal. Oral antibiotics are typically prescribed following an animal bite or puncture wound.


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• Bleeding and Bite Wounds - The wound should be allowed to bleed for a period of time following the time of injury, providing this bleeding is not copious and life-threatening in nature (in these cases, apply pressure to the wound to stem the flow.) The blood serves to flush bacteria from the wound. This is a good time to search for other injuries, as multiple bite wounds are often present.
• Trimming Hair from Around Bite Wounds - Once bleeding ceases, the wound will require immediate attention. Begin by trimming and shaving hair around the affected area to provide for good visibility and sufficient air flow.
• Washing Bite Wounds - The wound should be cleaned as soon as possible following the time of injury. Use an antibacterial soap, like Dial, to wash the wound site for two full minutes. If there are multiple wounds, each should be washed individually for two full minutes.
• Flushing the Wound -After washing the wound site, the area must be flushed to help rinse away bacteria and soap. This is perhaps one of the most vital steps of bite wound care, so it’s essential that each wound is flushed for three full minutes. The wound should be positioned directly beneath the flow of water and the water should flow inside and over the wound.

How to Clean and Disinfect a Pet's Bite Wound

Once the animal is removed from the sink or tub and dried off, the second stage of bite wound treatment can begin. During this time, it’s vital to avoid direct contact with the pet's bite wound, as this is the stage when the wound is disinfected.

• Flushing a Bite Wound (With Saline):If wound wash saline is available, (this can be found at many drug stores, usually in the first aid section near the hydrogen peroxide and other disinfectants) flush the wound for a second time with this sterile solution.
• Disinfecting a Bite Wound: Disinfecting the wound is an important step, so it’s vital to use the proper tools. Betadine iodine - a hospital-grade antiseptic that kills bacteria and disinfects the wound – is preferred. It’s typically available in the first aid section of the drug store and it’s by far the most effective antiseptic, and it’s well tolerated since it does not cause stinging or burning. If betadine is not available, opt for hydrogen peroxide, applied full strength. The betadine (or other antiseptic like Hydrogen Peroxide) should be poured directly onto the bite wound and allowed to flow into the wound. Use caution not to directly touch the wound after the antiseptic is applied. Wipe up any drips, but allow the area around the wound (at minimum, a hairless one-inch diameter) to air dry.
• Dressing a Bite Wound: Dressings are not ideal for bite wounds, as this limits air flow to the site. But immediately following the injury, the animal caretaker may not have the proper equipment on hand, such as an Elizabethan collar (also called an “e-collar” or “lampshade collar”) in the case of cats and dogs, therefore the injured animal may have access to lick and contaminate the wound. If this is the case, the entire flushing and disinfecting process must be repeated. So until the animal can make it to the veterinarian’s office (ideally, within two to twelve hours), a light dressing can be applied.
• Apply a dab of antibiotic ointment to the bite wound to help prevent infection in the bite wound. Then, use a gauze pad or rolled gauze to lightly cover the wound to help prevent contamination. Two layers of gauze are sufficient to protect the wound from debris and other contamination, while also still allowing for air flow to the region.
  
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• Notably, a cat's or dog's bite wound should be left uncovered for the majority of the healing process. A light dressing should only be applied for a short period of time, to protect the area until the animal can be brought to the veterinarian’s office.
  
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• Antibiotics are almost always necessary for bite wounds, so bringing your pet to the vet sooner rather than later is ideal. This will help lessen pain, healing time and cost. You're going to pay a lot more later on if we need to go in and surgically debride the wound," Dr. Levine explained.
  
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See I told you if you get one dumb ass (ME) that posts something, you will get some good answers that will actually help you.

 

Use Betadine instead of peroxide. You dont have to rub it on. Thoroughly squirt it on the area and let it drain to the ground. Do it outside because it will stain like a mofo. Betadine is the key. Also, use fish-cillin. Works better than Penacillin and its in a pill instead of shot (thats just my opinion).

 

Betadine iodine - a hospital-grade antiseptic that kills bacteria and disinfects the wound – is preferred. It’s typically available in the first aid section of the drug store and it’s by far the most effective antiseptic, and it’s well tolerated since it does not cause stinging or burning.

 

Don't pay attention to the IBTC here - all pissed off you actually use your dog. Anyway, there has been good advice on how to care for it. Keflex would be the antibiotic of choice for a skin infection. Pigs mouths are actually usually pretty clean. If Keflex doesn't work, I would go straight to Augmentin. Oh, one more thing, if you feel any type of abscess forming you are going to need to lance it. Any puss pockets need to be fully drained. Are you in the south? If you are close to Birmingham, I can take a look at your pup and get her/him fixed up.

 

im in hawaii the dogs on his way to recovery the infected area looked worse then it ws it was so swollen that my dogs ear was like a baseball but any ways hes on keeflex and hes healing good thank u to evry one who posted somthing usefull for me thanks

 

Chump what do you think about using peroxide on wounds?