Is a Vet visit necessary?

[stevo]

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.

Opinion.

Stevo

[Jwp]

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

I don't have time at the moment to establish facts over the phone. Later today ill try and get you that information.

[STRONGNUFF]

How is it "cleaning" it with its filthy mouth dumbshit? Ask any vet and they'll tell you the same thing. Take your GED and shove it up your ass instead of trying to give "expert" advice. I bet you'd try to fix a clogged toilet by shoving paper towels into it you stupid son of a bitch. Don't give potentially hazardous advice when you don't know what the fuck you're talking about.

Ahh yes, just when I thought today was going to be a boring day, talisman to the rescue !

[Rick Modena]

I'm not implying anything. I'm stating it rather plainly, Dr. Deadbeat.

lol!

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

Really, lol!

You should bet him.

That last one had me rolling...

[stevo]

Why does Jeffery Pepper's dog lick it's ass?
To get the taste of welcher out of it's mouth.

Stevo

[talisman]

I don't have time at the moment to establish facts over the phone. Later today ill try and get you that information.

But you had all the time to post a link that proved my point. Are you actually reading the articles first this time? It probably wouldn't take so long if you didn't move your lips when you read.

[BradM]

So it's ok for me to let my dog lick "it"? I'm confused.

[Rick Modena]

Why does Jeffery Pepper's dog lick it's ass?
To get the taste of welcher out of it's mouth.

Stevo

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! Oh shit.....

[Ted]

So it's ok for me to let my dog lick "it"? I'm confused.

Is your hatchet wound currently bleeding?

[BradM]

Is your hatchet wound currently bleeding?

Hold on, she's in the kitchen...

[stevo]

Is your hatchet wound currently bleeding?

Hold on, she's in the kitchen...

Pics?

Stevo

[talisman]

Brad is married to Kim?

[Ted]

Brad is married to Kim?

He said hold on, she is in the kitchen.

[jluv]

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

It's not wrong.

My dogs get wounds all the time, some pretty gnarly, and they go to town licking them. If I took them to the vet every time, I'd have no life and no money. I've talked to my vet about it more than once, and he says unless it clearly needs professional attention, just to let the dog continue to lick it and keep an eye on it to see if it gets redder, discolored, or keeps bleeding. I haven't had one get infected yet. I trust my vet. Thankfully, my dogs are old and healthy, scars and all.

There is also a ton of info online that backs this up.

There's always room for different opinions, but to say it's wrong is, well, wrong.

Licking wounds is an instinctual thing. The tongue is abrasive and helps rid the wound of debris, and their saliva contains enzymes that kill certain bacteria.

[Jenn]

It's not wrong.

My dogs get wounds all the time, some pretty gnarly, and they go to town licking them. If I took them to the vet every time, I'd have no life and no money. I've talked to my vet about it more than once, and he says unless it clearly needs professional attention, just to let the dog continue to lick it and keep an eye on it to see if it gets redder, discolored, or keeps bleeding. I haven't had one get infected yet. I trust my vet. Thankfully, my dogs are old and healthy, scars and all.

There is also a ton of info online that backs this up.

There's always room for different opinions, but to say it's wrong is, well, wrong.

Licking wounds is an instinctual thing. The tongue is abrasive and helps rid the wound of debris, and their saliva contains enzymes that kill certain bacteria.

You're right. I should be less hasty to shoot down other's opinions and experiences. I apologize. I shall agree to just disagree on this subject.