blackdogs
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« on: February 22, 2016, 10:55:40 am » |
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i have a dog with i think an abscess behind his shoulder blade. its about the size of a grape. any advice on draining it.
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Mike
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2016, 12:21:57 pm » |
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Either lance it or cut it open with a scalpel.
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Black Streak
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2016, 12:30:06 pm » |
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Put a large gauge needle on a syringe and stick it in the abscess. Draw out the fluid. If it's a clear liquid it's probably just a gland that's aggrivated from something like laying on it. Just draw the fluid off for a few days. If no change after a few days of this, go see vet.
If it's puss, it could be from a thorn or something and needs to be lanced, clean it out, flush it with iodine and leave it open. Continue to flush it couple times a day.
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jdt
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« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2016, 03:52:59 pm » |
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yep keep opening it as needed until heeled and i'm not a big fan of antibiotics unless really necessary .
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blackdogs
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« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2016, 06:35:17 pm » |
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ok thats kinda wat i was thinking. ill start with a needle and work up. he doesnt get much antibiotics unless its a pretty deep hole. thanks
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