[Ansteorra] Stray dog

[Stephanie Drake]

But from what I understand, peroxide can destroy the tissue that is trying 
to regenerate in the wound, so it takes longer to heal.

Mercedes

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike C. Baker" <kihebard at hotmail.com>
To: "'Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc.'" <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 1:43 PM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Stray dog


>> I haven't seen it said yet, but if you can clip any hair
>> around the wound it will help it stay cleaner. Also, I would
>> suggest switching from peroxide to Betadine (or any 10%
>> povodone-iodine) for your cleansing antibacterial solution.
>> It isn't as harsh to regenerating tissue, kills a wider range
>> of bugs, and - most importantly - it doesn't sting. :)
>>
>> If you see any sign of active infection you'll really need a
>> vet to prescribe an oral antibiotic. A round of amoxicillin
>> (or something
>> similar) doesn't cost much and will go a long way to allow
>> faster healing.
>>
>> Kat M. >^.,.^<
>> Wiesenfeuer
>
> Dissenting opinion, but primarily on ONE aspect -- Betadine **stings**
> some people / creatures (I'd almost rather have had iodine or
> merthiolate used, the one time it particularly mattered to me -- and,
> yes, I am of an age to know what those sting like when applied to
> abrasions and small cuts...)
>
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