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ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 08:30 PM

Ouch.

That looks awful. Poor little guy. I am so sorry Crystal...I would be a basket case.

ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 08:33 PM

Found this at HowStuffWorks "How to Give First Aid to Your Dog: Tips and Guidelines"

Not sure what a vet could do. Maybe antibiotics?

Dog's Bleeding Ear

Step 1: Restrain the dog if necessary.

©2006 Publications International, Ltd.
Step 2

Step 1a: Approach the dog slowly, speaking in a reassuring tone of voice.

Step 1b: Muzzle the dog to protect yourself.

Step 2: Cover the wound with a clean cloth, sterile dressing, or sanitary napkin. Place dressing material on both sides of the ear flap, then fold it over the top of the dog's head and hold firmly to control bleeding.

Step 3: Wrap torn sheets or rags around the dressing, ear, and head, making sure the entire ear is covered. Tape or tie the bandage in place.

Step 4: Transport the dog immediately to the veterinarian.

ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 08:34 PM

ohhh found another site that suggests styptic powder...

Ellie May · 08-05-2011, 08:36 PM

He is

on my legs.

Would have went to the ER, but his vet said no need. Couldn't clean it because it just started bleeding again. Might at up at vet tomorrow though.

Can't give anything to stop the coagulation, but maybe Tramadol. Should see if I brought some with me for E. Just don't know how much that would help a skin-type issue. Cant' really hurt though.

kdhawks · 08-05-2011, 08:37 PM

Poor sweet Rylee! I'm sure his little ear is hurting him - those pictures look painful.

I will be thinking of him. Hope he is feeling better soon.

CouversMom · 08-05-2011, 08:38 PM

Poor guy

Yeah, chews can definitely make dogs defensive and aggressive. Hopefully it heals up quickly, and it looks like his hair will cover it completely. Keep us updated.

Ellie May · 08-05-2011, 08:38 PM

I don't have any, darn it.

It stopped though.

They don't even have gauze here. Have to get some tmw. morning.

I guess gauze goes in their travel bag from now on -- and e-collars.

ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie May

He is

on my legs.

Would have went to the ER, but his vet said no need. Couldn't clean it because it just started bleeding again. Might at up at vet tomorrow though.

Can't give anything to stop the coagulation, but maybe Tramadol. Should see if I brought some with me for E. Just don't know how much that would help a skin-type issue. Cant' really hurt though.

I would clean it anyway...then wrap it to stop the bleeding. The one thing I would worry about is the fact it was from an animal bite. They can easily get infected. But..I know you are aware of that.

Definitely would give him Tramadol. Poor baby...it has to hurt. But then, if he is sleeping, maybe not.

Ellie May · 08-05-2011, 08:46 PM

He's up now.

Scared to make it bleed again, but I guess I'll clean it.

He is on antibios already, but not sure they are going to cover this (cefpodoxime).

I'll talk to the vet in the morning again. Didn't want to interrupt her Friday night anymore than I already had to. Think I woke the poor girl up.

Thankfully they are both current on rabies (and to whoever reading this, this is why your dogs should ALWAYS be current on rabies).

He's been kissing my through it all. Big dogs just won't be his thing.

ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 08:52 PM

Yeah well cephalosporin (spell check..haha) drugs are good for skin...so I suppose he is covered. That's a good thing.

Maximo · 08-05-2011, 08:55 PM

What a sweetheart that he has been giving you kisses. I pray you can clean his ear and not have it start bleeding again. You probably are not going to get much sleep tonight.

107barney · 08-05-2011, 08:56 PM

Do you have a tea bag? I'm not kidding. Black tea (not chamomile) bags help stop bleeding.

Ellie May · 08-05-2011, 09:00 PM

Hmm, maybe they have one. Gave him Tramadol and some dinner. He is happily resting on my back as I lay on my stomach. Silly boy.

Now to clean it.

ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 107barney

Do you have a tea bag? I'm not kidding. Black tea (not chamomile) bags help stop bleeding.

I know you are not joking....but, I also know you know that I am sitting here cracking up right now.

107barney · 08-05-2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I know you are not joking....but, I also know you know that I am sitting here cracking up right now.

Well, I hope Lillimae sees this. She will be happy to see that I DO recommend teabags when appropriate. It is a well known fact that the tannins and other properties in black tea help w/ coagulation.

08-05-2011, 08:30 PM	#16
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Ouch. That looks awful. Poor little guy. I am so sorry Crystal...I would be a basket case. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-05-2011, 08:33 PM	#17
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Found this at HowStuffWorks "How to Give First Aid to Your Dog: Tips and Guidelines" Not sure what a vet could do. Maybe antibiotics? Dog's Bleeding Ear Step 1: Restrain the dog if necessary. ©2006 Publications International, Ltd. Step 2 Step 1a: Approach the dog slowly, speaking in a reassuring tone of voice. Step 1b: Muzzle the dog to protect yourself. Step 2: Cover the wound with a clean cloth, sterile dressing, or sanitary napkin. Place dressing material on both sides of the ear flap, then fold it over the top of the dog's head and hold firmly to control bleeding. Step 3: Wrap torn sheets or rags around the dressing, ear, and head, making sure the entire ear is covered. Tape or tie the bandage in place. Step 4: Transport the dog immediately to the veterinarian. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-05-2011, 08:34 PM	#18
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	ohhh found another site that suggests styptic powder... __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-05-2011, 08:36 PM	#19
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	He is on my legs. Would have went to the ER, but his vet said no need. Couldn't clean it because it just started bleeding again. Might at up at vet tomorrow though. Can't give anything to stop the coagulation, but maybe Tramadol. Should see if I brought some with me for E. Just don't know how much that would help a skin-type issue. Cant' really hurt though. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-05-2011, 08:37 PM	#20
kdhawks Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,359	Poor sweet Rylee! I'm sure his little ear is hurting him - those pictures look painful. I will be thinking of him. Hope he is feeling better soon. __________________ katy&levi

08-05-2011, 08:38 PM	#21
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	Poor guy Yeah, chews can definitely make dogs defensive and aggressive. Hopefully it heals up quickly, and it looks like his hair will cover it completely. Keep us updated. __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

08-05-2011, 08:38 PM	#22
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I don't have any, darn it. It stopped though. They don't even have gauze here. Have to get some tmw. morning. I guess gauze goes in their travel bag from now on -- and e-collars. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-05-2011, 08:46 PM	#24
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	He's up now. Scared to make it bleed again, but I guess I'll clean it. He is on antibios already, but not sure they are going to cover this (cefpodoxime). I'll talk to the vet in the morning again. Didn't want to interrupt her Friday night anymore than I already had to. Think I woke the poor girl up. Thankfully they are both current on rabies (and to whoever reading this, this is why your dogs should ALWAYS be current on rabies). He's been kissing my through it all. Big dogs just won't be his thing. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-05-2011, 08:52 PM	#25
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Yeah well cephalosporin (spell check..haha) drugs are good for skin...so I suppose he is covered. That's a good thing. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-05-2011, 08:55 PM	#26
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	What a sweetheart that he has been giving you kisses. I pray you can clean his ear and not have it start bleeding again. You probably are not going to get much sleep tonight. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-05-2011, 08:56 PM	#27
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Do you have a tea bag? I'm not kidding. Black tea (not chamomile) bags help stop bleeding. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

08-05-2011, 09:00 PM	#28
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Hmm, maybe they have one. Gave him Tramadol and some dinner. He is happily resting on my back as I lay on my stomach. Silly boy. Now to clean it. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶