I found out that Luna had hurt herself while I was away.
By marguicha
@marguicha (223720)
Chile
May 24, 2018 8:16pm CST
I am so sad! While we were at the doctor, Luna hurt her ear. We don´t know with what, But we cleaned it and put a sort of special alcohol that with not burn on the wound.
I cannot imagine that any other animal would have bitten her. She is too big now to have a fight with a neighbor cat. I sound more likely that she was playing with something in the garden and that she placed her head where she shouldn´t. Tomorrow, with more time and light, I will check.
I have closed the garage and a patio where there are things that could be harmful. But every day, she is bigger and she jumps higher. So, some things that she would not touch when she was smaller, could be toys for her now.
Anyway, the ear is cleaned. I hope is does not get infected. I will be putting iodine tomorrow, but I did not want to do it today, without light.
What do you do when your dog has a wound?
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
25 May 18
There's a special wound creàm that can be bought from the pet shop. But i understand that they.will heal in no time, unless a deeper cut or wound. Water can be used in emergency cases .You can try to put Luna on leash in a safer place. Luna is like a young child that can't be left alone because she will continue to play and explore her environment and danger will always be around
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@allknowing (137547)
• India
25 May 18
We have had dogs who have had wounds but have taken care of them.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
25 May 18
I´m sure nothing terrible will happen. My biggest fear are flies.
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@allknowing (137547)
• India
25 May 18
@marguicha Flies are responsible for maggots. But do not worry. Flies will only come if the wound is infected. There are ways to protect your Luna
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
25 May 18
I don´t yet know how she did it. Surely not with another animal as there is a good fence. But I will check tomorrow.
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@rakski (125760)
• Philippines
25 May 18
@marguicha okay. keep us updated. good thing you already had the medications you need
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
25 May 18
Tomorrow, finally, Andrés will come. He has had many dogs, so he will tell me what to do.
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@andriaperry (117130)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 May 18
Same as you, clean it and watch to make sur its healing
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@munhozmib (3836)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
25 May 18
Hey there, marguicha!
Take good care of Luna! Poor dog. Sometimes things like these happens. It's not our fault - we can't be supervising a pet for the majority of the time. We do supervise them as much as we can, though.
And also, we have some sort of over protection with pets. We tend to believe that they should never be harmed, at any occasion. But it's a part of their growth.
Please make sure you pay close attention to the wound so Luna can get 100% healthy soon!
Regards!
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
25 May 18
I will. And I will tend to the wound so it doesn´t get infected.
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@Tina30219 (82056)
• Onaway, Michigan
25 May 18
Sorry to hear Luna was hurt hope it is better soon. When our dog is hurt we put bag balm on it sometimes he licks it off.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
25 May 18
I´m sure it is not too much, as she is not crying. But I´m afraid of infections.