Is my dog's cut okay? (pictures inside, they're a little gross)

gukeums1 · 1 year

The groomer just got unlucky, don't fault him...accidents happen and even if you're very careful when you groom dogs there is no guarantee that the animal itself will behave well enough to ensure its safety. Dogs move a lot! However I reckon the reason that the dog had so many mats is that you didn't maintain its coat as well as you could (this is actually pretty normal, most people don't brush their dogs as much as they ought to).

I would continue patronizing that groomer, but you need to brush your own dogs regularly (because if you had done that, odds are good your dog won't mat very easily) to keep up your end of the bargain. Brushing a dog for ten minutes, daily, will keep them accustomed to brushing and with a Maltese (or similar breed) it's vital for the health of their coat.

The cut doesn't look too bad, but it's hard to tell from the pictures. Sounds like a bummer, hope your pup is okay and the vet doesn't take too much money!

nominus · 1 year

It doesn't look like it's healing properly, but also doesn't seem like a blatant case of vet-rush infection. Try whatever you can to keep her from licking; an e-collar (cone) may be necessary to allow it to heal cleanly. Alternatively, put some gauze over it and wrap her torso in a t-shirt and fasten it. This may work if she isn't determined to wiggle out of it or chew it off.

If you do notice any increase in discharge, her reacting to you touching it, or it not improving after a few more days of treatment, you should try to get her to a vet.

littlewolfen · 1 year

It's not deep? I would invest in some triple antibiotic cream and if possible, but a clean sweater tshirt over her torso. Keep using the cream and keep a close eye on it as you have been doing. If at any time it feels warmer to the touch than right now. Try and find a vet. please. I'm saying this in lieu of going to the vet for small cuts and abrasions. I will probably get torn a new one for even suggesting not rushing her to the emergency room. :(

StillEvilFlame · 1 year

It's looking a little rough and like it's not healing as well as it should. The licking is more than likely the problem. It could be the start of an infection. I'm not a vet but I can hazard a guess as to what a vet would suggest from experience. Keeping it clean and antibiotic ointment is a very good start. You might also see if you can find a cone like vets put on cats and dogs to stop the licking. I know you can find them at some pet stores.

llieaay · 1 year

The pictures are blurry - does that gash goes all the way through her skin??! If it does she really should have gotten stitches.

That's a really huge gash for a grooming accident. I have never been to a groomer, but I would not pay if my dog came home with that sort of gash. I'd actually demand that he pay for the vet. I really think you should.

Sometimes if wounds are not stitched up immediately the vet/doctor will opt not to stitch them up, because once it's been left open for long enough the skin is not going to grow together as fast - so leaving it open to drain and not accumulate bacteria is the better option. Even in that case your vet would give her antibiotics to prevent infection.

In my experience, even bad gashes do tend to heal and small animals do heal more quickly (though the smaller the animal the bigger the risk). A less blurry image would be helpful, but I think it looks ok. I know that this is the last thing you want to hear - but it's really important that you get that hair cleared from the wound.

Good luck, and give that groomer hell!

EDIT:

I am actually having trouble figuring out how big that cut is, my frame of reference is a 90lb mutt. How big is it?

exotics · 1 year

some groomers will pay half the vet bill but because YOU neglected to keep the dogs hair brushed or trimmed you are the reason the dog got matted.. still it wouldnt hurt to ask them.. but I wouldnt push it, and as he didnt charge you I think thats fair.. it really wasnt his fault.

BUT you should NEVER sign a paper.. it probably IS NOT legally binding. (was it witnessed? writen by lawyers?)

call a vet and see if one will take payments, or if your local shelter has a fund they can offer to help you with as some have funds for care for low income people (make sure to make a donation to them in the future when things improve for you)

in the future seeing a vet right away is often cheaper than letting an infection get worse..

poltices might help but a vet will help more.. good luck!

batttygirl · 1 year

the vet is your best bet. likely, it will involve your pup being a cone head and being on oral antibiotics. covering hte area wit a bandage/clean tee shirt as well. Ive often seen honey used in cases like this to aid in healing.

Tartantyco · 1 year

Dude, if the groomer cut your dog then he should obviously cover any veterinarian costs, so take the dog to the vet.

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