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betadine would be my choice as well...

Poor little guy. Infection is my big fear It will be slow and painful if it happens You've done well...and I am hoping/praying that the skewer has only scratched his oesophagus and not left holes ! fingers crossed for them...it must be such a worry.

if he is on AB's - I would think it will be fine to leave him wherever you normally do Clean it etc when you get home... if he is not limping/whinging.. he should be fine. It may just take a bit longer to heal, that's all. (MY OPINION ONLY)

Urk All I can suggest is that you see if anyone can get you some human penicillin..and ask a vet online for the appropriate dose ....It is so very hard, not being able to access vet help- been there,, know how you're feeling.

Snowball...one point only. DO NOT appear anxious- do NOT fuss and watch your pup continually, or panic if you miss something!! This will affect how objectively you see things...AND transmit to your pup..who will ,in a sense copy what you are feeling/doing. Your pup is a dog.........he/she will see things differently to you,and react differently - so don't burden yourself with guilt etc

Is it on the pad, or under the toe near the nail? pressure, ice/rest. Maybe a vet visit if it looks deep...is he limping?

<<<<A hot spot isn't defined by size, rather it is a patch of moist dermatitis>>>> That's what I understand as well

Puppies breathe faster than adults .. if he is warm, but not hot enough to pant...or too sleepy, he may well breathe faster instead... dogs lying on bedding/carpet- or confined to a crate with bedding may not cool down properly...and stay uncomfortably warm for a lot longer ...

Thanks, ellz- I was only talking about 2 hours.... The 'against the law' bit is a tad confusing tho- what about pre-surgery fasting, or travelling in a car for a couple of hours? I'm sure many people would be then breaking the law?

Oh- Erny- I was always told to withold water for a couple of hours- to avoid that vomit reflex..dog is nauseated.. drink, drink... Oops, vomit..drink, drink... vomit. A couple of hours being kept cool and quiet and waterless shouldn't hurt ..and could well help to relieve the nausea.(Obviously, if there is an increase in vomiting and or diarrhoea they should be at the vet anyhow....) Obviously after that, all being well, drinks in small quantities and frequently are the way to go- once again, to avoid a load in the stomach,and to provide small quantities which can be quickly absorbed i am happy to be corrected if protocol has changed tho :D Hope your little girl is feeling much happier now.

Don't panic just yet no food or water- keep her cool and rested for a couple of hours. If there is any diarrhoea, and/or she vomits again...or continually tries to vomit- then contact the vet . As said- if she is sad looking, looks very tired, is at all wobbly or uninterested in you, then call the vet!! puppies do get nasty bugs, but they also swallow junk, or get hot & tired & stressed.... they also eat grass and vomit... You know what she's normally like- if she really looks unwell..then definitely a vet visit is called for!!

well done to everyone .pete is lucky to have a 'family' who care enough to educate and love him !

If it's only for a castration- by all means take it off for short times,and, if it is several days since the op,maybe take him for a little gentle onlead walk..or just let him relax Just watch him, and if he tries to chew stitches.. then stop him. With his ear- I am always paranoid of infections floppy ears, restricted air circulation and warmer temperature in the 'mini climate' of an elizabethan collar are the perfect breeding ground for a number of ear invaders Check to see if the ear is clean and cool and dry...

*nods*

Well put!! Without seeing this dog,its body language and its response to its owner/handler generally, plus how the owner is communicating with the dog- we cannot give specific instructions on how to work this problem thru. We can generalise- resource guarding is because... it may respond to.... if your dog bites, this may be an idea.... but a personal consult with an experienced trainer/behaviourist would be my suggestion. A dog prepared to snap/bite needs very knowledgable and sound handling....... it is not the ideal time for practising techniques suggested over the internet.

Dogs should not need to 'clean their bum' provided they do not have diarrhoea... I would also think anal glands. What is she being fed? (the anal glands are small sacs internally, which express a strong smelling liquid each time the dog defecates. If there is not enough firmness/bulk in the poo-(having bone in the diet helps- the glands aren't squeezed out as they should be..they can overfill, and leak... ) It may not be that- she may be leaking faeces for some reason..... or who knows what... a vet check will find the cause for you

that said -(sorry ,edit function not working atm) ..I don't like the thought of them being used on young pulling dogs .

I have used head collars quite a few times, on dogs who were already trained,as live-in therapy dogs and the halters were chosen as they enabled better control by the infirm owners. The dogs were labs, and already settled...and adult. This use of them worked very well indeed, and I can't remember any problems....

Unfortunately- with floppy ears AND a plastic cone collar- any infection in that ear is going to go ballistic Try and let her have air around it as much as you can.... the heat and lack of air circulation are just what ear nasties love . take collar off and take her for a walk onlead.... anything! I certainly would not be waiting ten days for a return vet visit either !

You have had good advice I agree with it, esp the vet check. Keeping dogs inside at night is an excellent way to keep the night air free of noise! PS you may want to change the title of your post- I looked in expecting a puppy problem :nahnah: Not adult dogs.

a muzzle would not stop the dog lunging and getting worked up at the sight of vehicles....

Poodlefan gave you good advice- I would also suggest reading up on Sarge's 'family tree'- and what the breeds are like generally, as he will have a lot of those traits. An early start to obedience training may be useful as well !

I didn't realise that, erny- just thought that if he was secure up against the cab, then he would not be able to turn & look backwards comfortably..and he would also be close enough to receive verbal warnings ....

Get a good strong harness for him and then attach him to the front of the ute ..so he he is right up near the cab(and you) No running backwards and forward then!

Oh what a loving and lovely piece of writing...I hope that doing so has helped start the healing for you.