Help me help my dog

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Thanks for all the advice folks. I used a sock and hair binder that was lying around. I don't think it was too tight. It's off now that she's sleeping. Wow she just farted loud, what a lady she is. Mario didn't take much interest in the sock and Coco gave up after her first inspection. Quite surprising. I'll post what the vet says tomorrow. Liquid bandage sounds like a good idea. I just had no idea what sort of medical treatments would be ok for dogs. You'd like to assume it wouldn't make a big deal so you decide to try neosporin and as you're on the phone with the vet she screams "WTF! You used Neosporin!" And I turn around and my dog is dead. I heard of onions killing a dog once, or at least leading to the disease that killed it. I figured sterile bandage and tape followed up by sock and hair binder were pretty safe bets.

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We were the same way, but you'd be surprised what 'human' medicines you can give a dog. They can actually have pepto for upset stomachs, and childrens liquid or chewable tylenol to reduce pain when injured.

The liquid bandage will work well so I'd suggest picking some up. Our lab runs like crazy and our yard is fairly rocky so she's always cutting up her feet so we use that and neosporen.

[RunDownHouse]

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We were the same way, but you'd be surprised what 'human' medicines you can give a dog. They can actually have pepto for upset stomachs, and childrens liquid or chewable tylenol to reduce pain when injured.

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Add to this list Immodium AD or the like for poopy puppies. Vet said a half of a tablet would be just fine for the dog.

[Lazy Meatball]

I would suggest not giving your dog aspirin or tylenol without going over it with your vet first. There are probably better options for mild pain relief.

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I would suggest not giving your dog aspirin or tylenol without going over it with your vet first. There are probably better options for mild pain relief.

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I was told directly by my vet about the childrens chewables.

[Badger]

The vet basically echoed what OOT said. I've seperated the dogs during the day, added some neosporin to the bandage and taped further up the tail making it harder to remove. She mentioned bringing Coco in for bandaging with Elastacon (A very sticky, more expensive tape) if that doesn't work. She made docking sound like an unlikely and unnecessary alternative. Hopefully the wound starts making progress now. If not Coco's going in to get micro-chipped in a couple weeks anyways.

[Lazy Meatball]

Elasticon, is the least of your expnses in coming back in for a re-evalutaion. I'm sure if you had access to it, yur appointment wouldn't cost nearly as much. It's just bandage material with adhesive on it. The cost is in the appointment. try to negotiate (not that it will work.)

[Badger]

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Elasticon, is the least of your expnses in coming back in for a re-evalutaion. I'm sure if you had access to it, yur appointment wouldn't cost nearly as much. It's just bandage material with adhesive on it. The cost is in the appointment. try to negotiate (not that it will work.)

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I didn't mention it as I cared about the costs. Just explaining what it was. I realize the visit's not free, or cheap even. My vet seems reasonably priced, and I don't get my heartworm/flea and tick treatment stuff from her. I think the blood paintbrush will heal up on its own. I'd be surprised if it doesn't happen again in the future.

[Lazy Meatball]

yeah, I'm sure your vet has recomended it , but just try to keep it bandaged from now before looking into surgical options. if chewing is a problem, I'm sure your vet discussed e-collars. if wagging is a problem, I'm sure your qualified to consider what kind of bandaging can solve this problem. As long as your dog isn't in huge trouble or pain, I'm sure you and your vet can discuss a solution.