Laceration to the leg - antibiotics needed?

[ramanth]

Not sure. I saw Jim get in the car with Max an hour ago. When they get back, I'll ask.

[ramanth]

Max is at MSU getting stitches. They had a lot of emergencies come in so Max is waiting for his turn. He should be home tonight.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Max is at MSU getting stitches.
He should be home tonight.

That's a relief!

At least **I'll** feel better knowing a "pro" looked at it.

Hopefully there won't be any scar to show for his 'adventure'.

Did Mr. Chips say he was "Sorrie" ??

[ramanth]

Max is home and super groggy. Poor guy.

Jim wouldn't accept any money from me, so I ended up calling MSU.

Turns out they decided to not stitch it afterall. It had already started to heal and they didn't want to interrupt the process. The wrapped up the leg, stuck a cone on his head, and sent Max home with painkillers and antibiotics.

I guess they want Jim to bring him back to MSU tomorrow, but he's thinking he'll just take him to Dr. Kuschel (we see the same vet).

Chipper covered Jim in licks and love. He's eager for forgiveness.

Oh! And I guess according to the docs at MSU, hydrogen peroxide is a big no no but neosporin is fine.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Turns out they decided to not stitch it afterall.
It had already started to heal and they didn't want to interrupt the process.
The wrapped up the leg, stuck a cone on his head, and
sent Max home with painkillers and antibiotics.

Chipper covered Jim in licks and love.
He's eager for forgiveness.

Oh! And I guess according to the docs at MSU,
hydogen peroxide is a big no no but neosporin is fine.

I'll be sure to tell my Defib Doc that Neosporin has the MSU *Seal of Approval*.
On second thought ...
NO, I won't even *mention* it to her ... she's no Phunn when she's MAD

Chipper better load up a Big Baggie with some of his favorite treets and
haul them over to Max as a Peace Offering.

Hope Max at least enjoys the Drug Buzz.

[Cincy'sMom]

Oh! And I guess according to the docs at MSU, hydrogen peroxide is a big no no but neosporin is fine.

Maybe it is different for human and and K9, but our vet has always said the same thing...light coating of Neosporin...dont' cake it on. No hydrogen peroxide, it kills the good bacteria.

Glad Max is doing okay. Poor Chip.....he just wants ta play!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Maybe it is different for human and and K9,
but our vet has always said the same thing...light coating of Neosporin...
don't cake it on.

No hydrogen peroxide, it kills the good bacteria.

And here's anuddder Vet Tip >>>

When Mini~Mutt (Heidi) was recovering from the maggots and her self-mutilated paw,
The Head Vet told Tami to put "Preparation H" on the raw spots on her back and paw.

I asked Heidi's Dr. Jamie about that - she expressed wonderment at the idea,
but OK'd the idea if "The Boss" suggested it. Within a week or two of
doing the Preparation H smear on her raw spots, new pink skin was
starting to take hold, followed by new FUR Sprouts in most areas.

I got the layman's version that the Prep H increased the blood flow / circulation in
the area it was applied, which promoted healing.
Worked well on her paw and leg; but the bald area on her back will forever remain "bald" -
Doc J said that's all "scar tissue" that usually grows in without any hair follicles.

Oh well - she "distinctive" this way!

[K9karen]

I heard that Prep H is good for those sag-bags under the eyes..now I know why....Not that I've ever TRIED it, of course

I'm glad Max is gonna be OK. Good 'Ole Mr Chips wouldn't hurt a fly.