Yesterday was a bad day

Oh no!!! I feel awful that you went through that, and I hope you're back on your feet quickly. I also hope that woman either turns things around or leaves the area.
 
byefatlicia said:

People who are cruel are awful, and so are vicious dogs. Whatever becomes of them doesn't matter to me... They brought it on themselves by causing harm to others.
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Even though I adore animals, you're right! It pains me to admit it, but that dog would be in a better place away from her. Plain neglect—nothing more.
 
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Mochizuki0124 said:

That sounds rough.

Still, you should probably have that Wolverine stack on hand for your calf!
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For months, glow and kpv have been part of my routine. After 2 surgeries, they made a big difference in how well I healed.
 
TeresaHip said:

lessthanhalf said:

I hope they washed it thoroughly, plus administered rabies vaccinations and prescribed antibiotics. Infections from dog bites are well known to happen, so monitor it carefully and don't hesitate to visit the emergency department if signs of infection appear. (redness/swelling/fever, etc.)
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Yeah Steph, and when the sheriff's office showed up, who else dropped in — they gave it a thorough cleaning and bandaged it up, then sent me straight to the ER. At the emergency room they cleaned it extremely, extremely, extremely thoroughly. I'm taking 2 antibiotics, so I'm protected on that front. My husband handles the rewrapping for me, and if anything seems wrong he snaps a photo so I can look at it. A few times now I've had to swap out the bandages, since they don't adhere well to the back of your calf — it's basically right where my knee bends. They won't stay put, so tomorrow I'm heading out to buy some balls and wrap them around it. Every day I've got to remove it and put on fresh dressing, because I need to apply antibiotic ointment.
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What sort of dressing you need, and how big the wound is, will shape your choice. For awkward spots, a big film bandage—around 4" x 5"—can work well, as these adhere strongly. Place gauze at its middle to absorb any fluid. Another option is a hydrocolloid bandage, typically 4x4, which also holds onto difficult areas nicely; it soaks up fluid on its own, so no gauze is needed. Wishing you the best and a good recovery!
 
That sounds awful — I'm really sorry. It's good that you got medical attention. Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

People who mistreat their pets are the worst.
 
HouseCat said:

TeresaHip said:

lessthanhalf said:

I hope they washed it thoroughly, plus administered rabies vaccinations and prescribed antibiotics. Infections from dog bites are well known to happen, so monitor it carefully and don't hesitate to visit the emergency department if signs of infection appear. (redness/swelling/fever, etc.)
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Yeah Steph, and when the sheriff's office showed up, who else dropped in — they gave it a thorough cleaning and bandaged it up, then sent me straight to the ER. At the emergency room they cleaned it extremely, extremely, extremely thoroughly. I'm taking 2 antibiotics, so I'm protected on that front. My husband handles the rewrapping for me, and if anything seems wrong he snaps a photo so I can look at it. A few times now I've had to swap out the bandages, since they don't adhere well to the back of your calf — it's basically right where my knee bends. They won't stay put, so tomorrow I'm heading out to buy some balls and wrap them around it. Every day I've got to remove it and put on fresh dressing, because I need to apply antibiotic ointment.
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What sort of dressing you need, and how big the wound is, will shape your choice. For awkward spots, a big film bandage—around 4" x 5"—can work well, as these adhere strongly. Place gauze at its middle to absorb any fluid. Another option is a hydrocolloid bandage, typically 4x4, which also holds onto difficult areas nicely; it soaks up fluid on its own, so no gauze is needed. Wishing you the best and a good recovery!
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I appreciate it. That's helpful information. Those bandages really aren't going anywhere.
 
In the area where I live, folks are pretty careless about their dogs. Attacks happen constantly. I was over in my workshop when Zoe the Psycho Dalmation, who belongs to the people kitty-corner across the street, mauled an elderly woman who was out walking. A few months before that, I'd warned Zoe's owners it was only a matter of time, and I told them that if Zoe turned up on my property once more, I'd regret having to shoot her but I'd do it anyway. (Total bluff — I don't own a gun at all — but I truly, truly wanted them to take better care.) That day I ended up calling the cops, wrapping the poor woman's arm, getting her some water, and staying with her while we waited. Nobody had fun that day. Nothing changed. Zoe got a dirt nap, and the neighbors simply got another dog. They've since moved away, but others are still around.

On my own walks I bring dog biscuits and pepper gel; I call them "plan A and plan B." Plan B has never been needed so far, and I'm thankful for that — pepper gelling a dog isn't something I actually want to do — but I'm certain the day will come when I have to.
 
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