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Am I worrying too much?

NavyClanNavyClan member
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Pup just itched the opposite side of her neck from the gash, but theres so much swelling and infection that it ripped right through the skin and now there is a steady stream of blood and goo streaming out. I was going to go to bed until the vet opens but now I'm not sure if I should leave her alone. Should I suck it up for 4 more hours and stay with her? Or do you think she'll be ok if I get some rest?
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  • weelass24weelass24 member
    Is there an emergenty vet there?  That doesn't sound like something that should wait, in all honesty.
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  • BubbaliniBubbalini member

    imageweelass24:
    Is there an emergenty vet there?  That doesn't sound like something that should wait, in all honesty.

    This.  And if there is no other vet options in your area, I would stay up and make sure she is ok.  That sounds pretty bad.

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  • NavyClanNavyClan member
    There is but they charge around $300 just for waking them up...before any tests/labs/meds. We already know she's going to cost us for this vet bill, but we don't have the money for the emergency clinic fees.
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  • AmorlindaAmorlinda member

    imageweelass24:
    Is there an emergenty vet there?  That doesn't sound like something that should wait, in all honesty.

    My thoughts exactly! This dog should not be waiting any longer to be seen by a Vet. I'm sure there is an emergency clinic near by that you can take her to. If scratching alone made her open up a new wound that cannot be good.

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  • weelass24weelass24 member
    I don't know what to tell you then.  I guess I'd stay up to make sure it didn't get worse and to keep your place from being covered in blood.
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  • hopeful:)hopeful:)

    I hate to get crazy here, but if this were your child, you'd take her to the doctor. Why is this situation any different? Your animals are adorable, btw, and I hope that your pup gets healthy again!

    EDIT: I just saw your earlier post about finding a pitbull outside. Is the injured pup the pitbull or is it one of the dogs that you own?

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  • newbie425newbie425
    I am sorry. I am torn both ways. I am sure this is a few posts down, but what happened?
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  • NavyClanNavyClan member

    imagehopeful:):
    I hate to get crazy here, but if this were your child, you'd take her to the doctor. Why is this situation any different? Your animals are adorable, btw, and I hope that your pup gets healthy again!

    We found her wandering the streets last night. She was attacked by a wild boar and seemed to be doing fine other than the swelling until just now. FVCK!!!

    Ok, dilemma #2: The humane society will give her pain meds until their vet sees her, but they also made it clear that they WILL put her down unless we pay their vet fees and adopt her right back. Should I just take her there so she gets some relief while she waits?

     

    ETA: we're trying to do the right thing here, but we really don't have a lot of extra money right now. Crying

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    imagehopeful:):
    I hate to get crazy here, but if this were your child, you'd take her to the doctor. Why is this situation any different? Your animals are adorable, btw, and I hope that your pup gets healthy again!

    We found her wandering the streets last night. She was attacked by a wild boar and seemed to be doing fine other than the swelling until just now. FVCK!!!

    Ok, dilemma #2: The humane society will give her pain meds until their vet sees her, but they also made it clear that they WILL put her down unless we pay their vet fees and adopt her right back. Should I just take her there so she gets some relief while she waits?

    UGH. I am so sorry. I had just read your other thread -- too late, I know. This is such a hard situation. Is this something that the ASPCA can help out with? EDIT Or is that the same thing as the humane society? I am a bit clueless.

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  • newbie425newbie425
    This whole situation sounds horrible. Is she your dog? Or did you just find her? I am so sorry!!
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  • newbie425newbie425
    Ok, I just read you post about finding her/him. It has a really nice coat (at least looks that way). Maybe she is just lost. Have you called around? Poor baby.
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  • weelass24weelass24 member

    I wouldn't bring her to somewhere that will put her down.  Can you try and find an resuce group to help or a no-kill shelter?

    Or call the local news and get the story out.  That's what I would do.

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  • BubbaliniBubbalini member

    Have you cleaned her up a bit yet, like around the wound?  Is it still oozing a lot or did it slow after she stopped scratching?

    You should definitely stay awake with her, but if she doesn't seem to have any other symptoms other than the awful pussing gash, I think you can wait the few hours for your vet to open up.  If she starts acting differently (lathargic especially) then you need to take her somewhere ASAP.

    Disclaimer: I am not a vet or a doctor.

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  • NavyClanNavyClan member
    ok, the wound has stopped seeping now. ::breathes deep:: she doesn't even seem to notice, and she's letting me hold a cold pack on it without any protest. Since she doesn't seem to be in pain I think I"m going to try to stay awake with her until our regular vet opens. Thanks so much for all your input ladies! I'll let you know what the vet says later today!
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