When our female was bitten by Bad Boy, the vet told us....

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Posted by Thumper on July 14, 2000 at 22:14:38:

In Reply to: Injury... how should I treat? posted by maureen on July 14, 2000 at 13:31:02:

to keep the area clean and put triple antibiotic oinyment IN the open bite. YUK! We had to actually hold the bite open and put the cream inside.

It healed fine--though slowly.

Watch for any signs of infection--lethargy, loose bowels, loss of appetite, ets. Also, if you are able, separate her from the ig that bit her. The stress of the situation could prove to be a bit much considering the recent injury.

Good luck.

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: to keep the area clean and put triple antibiotic oinyment IN the open bite. YUK! We had to actually hold the bite open and put the cream inside. : It healed fine--though slowly. : Watch for any signs of infection--lethargy, loose bowels, loss of appetite, ets. Also, if you are able, separate her from the ig that bit her. The stress of the situation could prove to be a bit much considering the recent injury. : Good luck.

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