[Ansteorra] Stray dog

[Mike C. Baker]

> 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...)

(Hi, Kat!)

Adieu, Amra / ttfn - Mike / Pax ... Kihe

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