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What is this THING on Gunner's leg? Is it serious???

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Toto, CD,- RN, CGC

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Barked: Wed May 9, '12 5:35pm PST 
I think that is a great idea, Selli... if something IS in there it will help it get out faster and it won't hurt anything.
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Gunner

Gunna get \'em!		 
 
Barked: Wed May 9, '12 5:44pm PST 
Thanks Toto and Sellie!

Quick Q, How do I soak it in Epsom salt? I'll pick some up on my way home tomorrow...I'm just thinking about the difficulties in my dog that I have to DRAG to the bathtub... LOL! And how much salt do I put in the water?

I do have a hot compress that I can use in the microwave. smile I'll try that this evening.
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Tessa- Sue~*In- loving- memory*~

Gone. But the- ledgend lives on		 
 
Barked: Thu May 10, '12 8:09am PST 
If he'll hold still for it you can just lay a warm epsom and water soaked rag over it.. Perhaps laying the hot compress over top of that.
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Turner - Gone Too- Soon

Hi I'm Turner- Wanna Smell My- Butt?
 
 
Barked: Thu May 10, '12 8:38am PST 
Definately get some warm compresses on it, if it was a snake bite it would ooze and the skin would begin to die off immediately (seen plenty of them), spider bites usually go round, red then sometimes black. He may have run through that wonderful thicket and got a thorn or thorns stuck which would create the line. thinking Keep us posted!

By the way HI! wave
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Gunner

Gunna get \'em!		 
 
Barked: Thu May 10, '12 11:48am PST 
wave TURNER! flowers

Hubs was on nights this week. frown But when he came in he said Gunner's leg was draining. eek I'll look at it again when I get home. I don't know how much it has changed. Hubs said he drained it. All this was going on about an hour before I woke up, so I didn't know about it until he texted me. I'll check it (and check in) when I get back.

I know it doesn't look like staph, but I worry about an infection. I'll call my vet and see if she can call something in to Walmart for me.

Any tips in the meantime?
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Sarah,- CW-SR,- CW-G1, CGC

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Barked: Thu May 10, '12 8:27pm PST 
How's the leg looking? That is an odd looking sore for sure!
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Turner - Gone Too- Soon

Hi I'm Turner- Wanna Smell My- Butt?
 
 
Barked: Fri May 11, '12 5:47am PST 
If it's draining that's good. Just keep it clean... soap and water...
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Gunner

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Barked: Fri May 11, '12 7:32am PST 
Hi guys! Sorry I'm just now getting back to you! I've been super busy!

Gunner's leg is still draining. It looks strange but it doesn't look infected. The top nodule burst open exposing skin and has been draining clear fluid. We've been keeping it clean and making sure to put antibiotic ointment on it. Exposed skin is pink and healthy looking, no sign of green, yellow, or even cloudy goop...just pink skin and clear fluid!

It obviously stings when we mess with it, but it doesn't hurt him for us to touch the swolen area anymore. We're keeping an eye on it for sure!
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MIKA&KAI

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Barked: Fri May 11, '12 9:22am PST 
Gunnerwave hug Glad you are feeling better. hugflowers also very happy that the wound doesn't appear infected. We're sure that a good eye will be kept on it and hope you have a speedy,complete recovery. We know how busy life can be and especially with all the rescue work you do and activities to help other pups in need. It's just really good to have you back with us when you can be.big grin
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Monnie

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Barked: Fri May 11, '12 5:22pm PST 
I always keep Betadine on hand to clean wounds..Looks like Gunner has a small slice that broke the skin but if it's not warm to the touch and no redness or oozing of yellow or green it should be fine. Swelling can indicate an infection as can tenderness when touched so keep an eye on it! You can also use a saline solution for cleaning it. You're doing what's right and please keep us posted!
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