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Jacksmom052709 · 05-25-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy2

No more alligator clips period. I threw them all away. I ordered some bows from minimomo and when she's big enough to have a top knot, a LOOSE one, I'll try again then. Until then she'll have to sport bangs in her face

It looks worse in the pic than in person It is now the size of a dime maaaaayyybe.... that just goes to show how teeny she is

I think it may be the alligator clip. I had used them on Jack when I was growing his hair out and on the very top of his head, where the clip had been, all of his hair was ripped out in a perfect little circle. I believe he didn't like the clip in there (or maybe was allergic to something in the plastic that clip was made out of). His hair has grown back in, but it was the weirdest looking thing and my vet didn't seem too concerned with it because it didn't get infected and it wasn't even raised. Just a perfect little circle of no hair and a little pink scalp. I hope she gets better soon. I can imagine how terrible you feel. Don't beat yourself up, this is how we learn.

Chevy2 · 05-25-2010, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacksmom052709

I think it may be the alligator clip. I had used them on Jack when I was growing his hair out and on the very top of his head, where the clip had been, all of his hair was ripped out in a perfect little circle. I believe he didn't like the clip in there (or maybe was allergic to something in the plastic that clip was made out of). His hair has grown back in, but it was the weirdest looking thing and my vet didn't seem too concerned with it because it didn't get infected and it wasn't even raised. Just a perfect little circle of no hair and a little pink scalp. I hope she gets better soon. I can imagine how terrible you feel. Don't beat yourself up, this is how we learn.

Thanks, see hers started as a scratch and an "egg" and the exposed wound now is still raised. I just don't understand but I guess if it's infected it can't reduce swelling....

red98vett · 05-26-2010, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy2

Okay so I just got home and the "owie" already looks as if it's "dried" up some. The pus looking stuff has gone down considerably after one application of bactriban. I took a pic of what it looks like now so imagine my feelings earlier as it did look worse before this pic

ouch !

it really could have been the alligator clip - they can grip skin without you knowing it and these little guys sometimes don't show pain -

in the future - try taking bows out at night to let her head 'breath' - mine always went bow free at night

also - you want to brush her hair everyday (when she heals) because puppies tend to tangle quickly and bows are a big culprit especially when the hair is very fine...

It'll heal - at least it didn't go into full blown infection and I'd wait a while before using anything on her little head

Chevy2 · 05-26-2010, 04:08 AM

I'm at the vet now, I beat the doctor here

so I'm waiting on him then I'll update!

YorkieRose · 05-26-2010, 04:19 AM

I have seen this happen twice to dogs I groomed for clients. Both had used latex bands and caught a bit of the flesh in the band with they gathered the hair up to put a bow in it...nice little round circle of raw flesh...
A clip can easily catch the skin...seen that also.

A friend who was showing a male called me screaming to come over asap...she had accidently pinched a piece of skin in a wrapper..well, when the wrapper was taken off there was infected skin...scab came off and so did the hair..all healed and all was well...

This may not be your Yorkies problem, but it is a warning to not leave a band in too long without checking it...

Chevy2 · 05-26-2010, 04:26 AM

Just left the vets office he said it's healing fine now to keep doing what I'm doing and it will probably form another scab so this time keep the hair trimmed up until it's better. The next bow she'll ever wear will be a topknot w a French barette and I'll make sure it comes out daily and it's loose

red98vett · 05-26-2010, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I have seen this happen twice to dogs I groomed for clients. Both had used latex bands and caught a bit of the flesh in the band with they gathered the hair up to put a bow in it...nice little round circle of raw flesh...
A clip can easily catch the skin...seen that also.

A friend who was showing a male called me screaming to come over asap...she had accidently pinched a piece of skin in a wrapper..well, when the wrapper was taken off there was infected skin...scab came off and so did the hair..all healed and all was well...

This may not be your Yorkies problem, but it is a warning to not leave a band in too long without checking it...

agreed about the time. this happened to me when Chanel was a baby - it was the same day that I had put a clip in and removed it - but it had caught some of her skin and caused a bump - I felt terrible but lesson learned. She never even acted like it was pinching her. I felt worse than she did that's for sure.

IF anyone does use these - gather the hair very gently-then always watch for loose clips - if they fall out your dog may chew or even eat them and you don't want that

They may be conveinent but sometimes not worth the 'what if's. I only use them after a bath now to 'hold' the long hair out of their eyes while they're wet until till I brush them out and do the topnot right (with a bow)

jmdt · 05-26-2010, 04:35 AM

I am just reading this now. Wow all that from a clip!!! Poor little girlie

Sending good feel better wishes from my crew!!

Chevy2 · 05-26-2010, 05:21 AM

Thanks, she's resting right now

LDandPasquale · 05-26-2010, 05:28 AM

I'm just curious..did they give her any antibiotics?

Chevy2 · 05-26-2010, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LDandPasquale

I'm just curious..did they give her any antibiotics?

No, no oral antibiotics. They said that it looks like it's healing perfectly with the topical. I am using Bactriban (it's human prescription antibiotic) on her and they said that's perfect bcs it looks great. Well, as great as great can be for a puppy with an owie. We go back in two weeks for her 12 week shots but he made sure to tell me if I feel uncomfortable about anything at all to go in.

Imma-captivated · 05-26-2010, 05:47 AM

I am so sorry you both had to endure this. You are not a bad mom or you wouldn't be heartbroken

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Just want to say thanks for sharing this... Alot of us rookie moms will be able to learn from your ordeal.

I do like to keep my FB's hair up for a couple of reason:

1. She has beautiful black eyes and I love to look at them.
2. She reminds me of Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn) the way it hangs when it's not up. Not a bad guy to look like but... she is a girl

.

I have wondered why her hair mattes up so quickly when it's up. I use a tiny little rubber type band that is not supposed to break the hair. Even after a couple of days I have to cut it out it gets so matted. She's 7 months so it sounds like it's due to her still having baby hair?

I'm going to look into the bows someone else mentioned. Apparently someone on Yorkietalk makes them??

At any rate I've learned some valuable information so I thank you again for sharing and hope your both doing much better.

Chevy2 · 05-26-2010, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Imma-captivated

I am so sorry you both had to endure this. You are not a bad mom or you wouldn't be heartbroken

.

Just want to say thanks for sharing this... Alot of us rookie moms will be able to learn from your ordeal.

I do like to keep my FB's hair up for a couple of reason:

1. She has beautiful black eyes and I love to look at them.
2. She reminds me of Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn) the way it hangs when it's not up. Not a bad guy to look like but... she is a girl

.

I have wondered why her hair mattes up so quickly when it's up. I use a tiny little rubber type band that is not supposed to break the hair. Even after a couple of days I have to cut it out it gets so matted. She's 7 months so it sounds like it's due to her still having baby hair?

I'm going to look into the bows someone else mentioned. Apparently someone on Yorkietalk makes them??

At any rate I've learned some valuable information so I thank you again for sharing and hope your both doing much better.

Thanks so much. Minimomo makes them at a very reasonable price. I just bought some french barettes from her. So when my bald baby grows that patch of hair back we'll only use bands along with the french barette clips I ordered and I'll take them out daily and make sure from here til forever she gets a good scalp massage!!!

yorkieusa · 05-26-2010, 07:51 AM

I'm glad she is going to be ok.

YorkieRose · 05-26-2010, 08:30 AM

Some owners think these things could never happen because the dog would cry in pain..not so. I have seen dogs endure terrible pain with little reaction..

I refused to groom a few who had infected teeth to the point they had draining facial abcesses..the owners could not believe a dog could have a bad tooth and not react...once they got them to the vet after my refusals, they felt awful..they dog almost always started acting like a puppy again and they realized it had been suffering...

It is always good to go over a dog head to foot once a day...i

05-26-2010, 04:08 AM	#34
Chevy2 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Charles, La, United States Posts: 325	I'm at the vet now, I beat the doctor here so I'm waiting on him then I'll update! __________________ Mom to 3 skin-kids and one furbaby SAHM and full time photographer

05-26-2010, 04:19 AM	#35
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	I have seen this happen twice to dogs I groomed for clients. Both had used latex bands and caught a bit of the flesh in the band with they gathered the hair up to put a bow in it...nice little round circle of raw flesh... A clip can easily catch the skin...seen that also. A friend who was showing a male called me screaming to come over asap...she had accidently pinched a piece of skin in a wrapper..well, when the wrapper was taken off there was infected skin...scab came off and so did the hair..all healed and all was well... This may not be your Yorkies problem, but it is a warning to not leave a band in too long without checking it... Last edited by YorkieRose; 05-26-2010 at 04:20 AM.

05-26-2010, 04:26 AM	#36
Chevy2 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Charles, La, United States Posts: 325	Just left the vets office he said it's healing fine now to keep doing what I'm doing and it will probably form another scab so this time keep the hair trimmed up until it's better. The next bow she'll ever wear will be a topknot w a French barette and I'll make sure it comes out daily and it's loose __________________ Mom to 3 skin-kids and one furbaby SAHM and full time photographer

05-26-2010, 04:35 AM	#38
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	I am just reading this now. Wow all that from a clip!!! Poor little girlie Sending good feel better wishes from my crew!! __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

05-26-2010, 05:21 AM	#39
Chevy2 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lake Charles, La, United States Posts: 325	Thanks, she's resting right now __________________ Mom to 3 skin-kids and one furbaby SAHM and full time photographer

05-26-2010, 05:28 AM	#40
LDandPasquale YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Massachusetts/Florida Posts: 2,614	I'm just curious..did they give her any antibiotics? __________________ LD that's me and Pasquale "If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving is definitely not for you!"

05-26-2010, 05:47 AM	#42
Imma-captivated BANNED! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Smyrna Beach, Fl. and Holland, Michigan Posts: 56	I am so sorry you both had to endure this. You are not a bad mom or you wouldn't be heartbroken . Just want to say thanks for sharing this... Alot of us rookie moms will be able to learn from your ordeal. I do like to keep my FB's hair up for a couple of reason: 1. She has beautiful black eyes and I love to look at them. 2. She reminds me of Ronnie Dunn (Brooks & Dunn) the way it hangs when it's not up. Not a bad guy to look like but... she is a girl . I have wondered why her hair mattes up so quickly when it's up. I use a tiny little rubber type band that is not supposed to break the hair. Even after a couple of days I have to cut it out it gets so matted. She's 7 months so it sounds like it's due to her still having baby hair? I'm going to look into the bows someone else mentioned. Apparently someone on Yorkietalk makes them?? At any rate I've learned some valuable information so I thank you again for sharing and hope your both doing much better. Last edited by Imma-captivated; 05-26-2010 at 05:52 AM.

05-26-2010, 07:51 AM	#44
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I'm glad she is going to be ok. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

05-26-2010, 08:30 AM	#45
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Some owners think these things could never happen because the dog would cry in pain..not so. I have seen dogs endure terrible pain with little reaction.. I refused to groom a few who had infected teeth to the point they had draining facial abcesses..the owners could not believe a dog could have a bad tooth and not react...once they got them to the vet after my refusals, they felt awful..they dog almost always started acting like a puppy again and they realized it had been suffering... It is always good to go over a dog head to foot once a day...i