Q: I was wondering if it is safe to use peroxide to help heal a wound on a dog? My dog has licked his left paw so bad that it is raw looking. I was just wondering if I could use peroxide on it to help it heal. Thank you. Delicia
A: Peroxide can be used to clean wounds but probably will not stimulate healing. If your dog is licking the raw spot excessively, it should be examined. Other things such as allergy, foreign bodies, infection, etc., could cause chronic licking.
Q: What can I do if either a hornet or a bee bites my dog?
A: Most stings and bites do little more than cause local itching. If there is an allergic reaction, you will see swelling on the lips, eyelids, face, throat, etc., and it can become severe enough to cause breathing problems. These dogs need immediate veterinary treatment. For localized treatment, home remedies such as baking soda paste, cortisone cream or ointment, etc., can be applied in small amounts to the affected area.
Q: I have just had my wonderful dog bitten by a snake, which luckily has been saved by our equally wonderful vet. I am anxious to receive any information you may be able to pass onto me with regards to this, mainly the timeframe between bite and death, in particular. I have since been told to acquire a cat or two to keep the snakes away. Any other advice would be appreciated. Thank you Sue
A: Cats do seem to be good hunters of snakes, as well as everything else! But first look at the "snake habitat" you may have. Snakes generally feed on small rodents and any brush piles, etc., might be attracting both. We're happy your vet saved your dog. Your timeframe question cannot be answered because that usually depends on where the animal is bitten and how much venom is injected. Treatment should begin as quickly as possible. It is also difficult to answer your questions without more information, i.e., are you in snake infested country? What is the size of the dog? The species and size of the snakes(s), etc.? For example, dogs are somewhat resistant to copperhead bites, but rattlesnake bites are generally far more devastating.
Q: I take my dog hunting and have always worried about an accidental shooting. What are the kinds of things you should consider?
A: Gunshot wounds to dogs may vary greatly in their level of severity and damage.
Q: What's the difference how my dog is shot?
A: The difference between a low velocity wound, a high velocity wound and different shotgun wounds can be tremendous. The type of wound determines how you proceed.
Q: What is the main consideration with a wound from a handgun or small-bore rifle?
A: With these low-velocity firearms, the injury is usually limited to only the area contacted by the bullet.
Q: What about a wound from a high-velocity rifle?
A: The wound area is generally much larger (up to 30 times) the diameter of the bullet.
Q: What about a shotgun wound; wouldn't that always be fatal?
A: The wound area from a shotgun will vary greatly, depending on the distance of the dog from the blast of the gun. If a dog is under 15 yards from the gun, the wound can be very serious. But if the dog is over 15-yards away, wounds are usually minor.
Q: Are there any steps that I should know about for any gunshot wound?
A: Yes. The first thing you want to do is control excessive bleeding. Moisten a product like our Gauze Pad with eye/skin wash and cover the wound area. Use pressure or wrap tightly to control the bleeding. Generally, you will NOT want to remove a bandage even if it becomes soaked with blood. Let the veterinarian do that. Removing them could restart serious bleeding.
Q: Any other advice?
A: The dog should be kept as calm and quiet as possible. When you have stabilized your dog as much as possible, you should carefully move the dog for transport to the veterinarian. Remember: every species and even every pet is different. If you are in doubt or it appears your pet has a serious wound or disease, contact your veterinarian!
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