Is a Vet visit necessary?

[talisman]

Such a great job that $100 would break the bank, eh? Lmfao @ your dumbass.

[Jwp]

Laughing behind the parts counter? I'm laughing behind my desk, believe it.

[Ted]

It's hilarious the parts monkey talks garbage to me over education yet I hold the better job. No since in bickering about it though. I know I'm right on the dog issue and that's all I care about.

You should bet him.

[ELVIS]

You should bet him.

BOOSH!

god bless.

[brandon01rt]

Licking of people's wounds by animalsIn history and legend

Further information: Dogs in religion Dog saliva has been said by many cultures to have curative powers in people. [45][46] "Langue de chien, langue de médecin" is a French saying meaning "A dog's tongue is a doctor's tongue", and a Latin quote that "Lingua canis dum lingit vulnus curat" or "A dog's tongue, licking a wound, heals it" appears in a 13th century manuscript. [47] In Ancient Greece, dogs at the shrine of Aesculapius were trained to lick patients, and snake saliva was also applied to wounds. [48] Saint Roch in the Middle Ages was said to have been cured of a plague of sores by licking from his dog. [49] The Assyrian Queen Semiramis is supposed to have attempted to resurrect the slain Armenian king Ara the Beautiful by having the dog god Aralez lick his wounds. [50] In the Scottish Highlands in the 19th century, dog lick was believed to be effective for treating wounds and sores. [51] In the Gospel of Luke (16:19-31), Lazarus the Beggar's sores are licked by dogs, though this does not seem to be curative.

Modern cases

There are contemporary reports of the healing properties of dog saliva. Fijian fishermen are reported to allow dogs to lick their wounds to promote healing, [11] and a case of dog saliva promoting wound healing was reported in the Lancet medical journal. [52]

A man suffering from Sudeck's atrophy, with nerve trauma and necrotising flesh on his right leg, recovered after his dog licked the leg and foot for hours each day. [53]

Risks

As with the licking of wounds by people, wound licking by pets carries a risk of infection. Allowing pet cats or dogs to lick open wounds can cause cellulitis [54][55]

and septicemia [56][57] due to bacterial infections. Licking of open wounds by dogs could transmit rabies, [58] although this is said by the CDC to be rare. [59] Dog saliva has been reported to complicate the healing of ulcers. [60] Another issue is the possibility of an allergy to proteins in the saliva of pets, such as Fel d 1 in cat allergy and Can f 1 in dog allergy. [61] Cases of serious infection following the licking of wounds by pets include:

A diabetic man who was infected by Pasteurella dagmatis due to the licking of his injured toe by his dog, causing a spinal[62]
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[talisman]

Laughing behind the parts counter? I'm laughing behind my desk, believe it.

Oh gee whiz, I see another "Office View" debacle on the horizon.

[Jwp]

This is for you Erin. Just proves your ignorance and how you can just spat out something with no knowledge on the subject. I see this all the time coming from you though no surprise at all.

https://Www.justanswer.com/dog-health/5pcz0-dog-allowed-lick-own-wound.html

[jluv]

Licking of people's wounds by animalsIn history and legend

Further information: Dogs in religion Dog saliva has been said by many cultures to have curative powers in people. [45][46] "Langue de chien, langue de médecin" is a French saying meaning "A dog's tongue is a doctor's tongue", and a Latin quote that "Lingua canis dum lingit vulnus curat" or "A dog's tongue, licking a wound, heals it" appears in a 13th century manuscript. [47] In Ancient Greece, dogs at the shrine of Aesculapius were trained to lick patients, and snake saliva was also applied to wounds. [48] Saint Roch in the Middle Ages was said to have been cured of a plague of sores by licking from his dog. [49] The Assyrian Queen Semiramis is supposed to have attempted to resurrect the slain Armenian king Ara the Beautiful by having the dog god Aralez lick his wounds. [50] In the Scottish Highlands in the 19th century, dog lick was believed to be effective for treating wounds and sores. [51] In the Gospel of Luke (16:19-31), Lazarus the Beggar's sores are licked by dogs, though this does not seem to be curative.

Modern cases

There are contemporary reports of the healing properties of dog saliva. Fijian fishermen are reported to allow dogs to lick their wounds to promote healing, [11] and a case of dog saliva promoting wound healing was reported in the Lancet medical journal. [52]

A man suffering from Sudeck's atrophy, with nerve trauma and necrotising flesh on his right leg, recovered after his dog licked the leg and foot for hours each day. [53]

Risks

As with the licking of wounds by people, wound licking by pets carries a risk of infection. Allowing pet cats or dogs to lick open wounds can cause cellulitis [54][55]

and septicemia [56][57] due to bacterial infections. Licking of open wounds by dogs could transmit rabies, [58] although this is said by the CDC to be rare. [59] Dog saliva has been reported to complicate the healing of ulcers. [60] Another issue is the possibility of an allergy to proteins in the saliva of pets, such as Fel d 1 in cat allergy and Can f 1 in dog allergy. [61] Cases of serious infection following the licking of wounds by pets include:

A diabetic man who was infected by Pasteurella dagmatis due to the licking of his injured toe by his dog, causing a spinal[62]
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That's mostly talking about dogs licking people's wounds.

In most cases, it actually is good for dogs to lick their wounds. It actually kills bacteria and keeps the wound clean.

Sorry Eric, but the worthless bet welcher was actually right this time.

[Jwp]

Brandon why are you posting about a dog licking a human? Lol I know that's wrong!! However its different for a dog to lick its own wounds.

[Jenn]

This is for you Erin. Just proves your ignorance and how you can just spat out something with no knowledge on the subject. I see this all the time coming from you though no surprise at all.

https://Www.justanswer.com/dog-healt...own-wound.html

These situations are not equal. The dog in the link you posted had already been to a veterinarian, been put on antibiotics, and had likely been bandaged to start the healing process. At this point, yes, a dog licking the area will likely not cause infection. However, a freshly cut pad, with no antibiotic therapy, being licked by the dog is an instant recipe for infection.

[talisman]

We're talking about a fresh open wound you moron. The link proved my point. Lmfao

[jluv]

These situations are not equal. The dog in the link you posted had already been to a veterinarian, been put on antibiotics, and had likely been bandaged to start the healing process. At this point, yes, a dog licking the area will likely not cause infection. However, a freshly cut pad, with no antibiotic therapy, being licked by the dog is an instant recipe for infection.

Antibiotics > licking
Without antibiotics: licking > not licking

[Jwp]

I still stand by what I believe which is to let the dog attempt to care for itself. Situations may very... A bad cut from a hog and its time to break out the cut gear. Torn pads and such my dogs will handle themselves with a little dirt and glue.

[talisman]

Yes, stand by what you believe rather than established fact. I'm not surprised by this course of action at all coming from you.

[Jenn]

Antibiotics > licking
Without antibiotics: licking > not licking

that statement = wrong
But carry on gents, this place has proven to give excellent veterinary care advice in the past!