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Title: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 21, 2008, 10:14:02 AM

Archie came in on Friday with a small wound by his eye. I bathed it in salty water which helped and it started to heal.

He then came in this morning after a brief outing with another wound by his whiskers and Fridays wound opened up again. He may be going in a bush after birds.

I have just bathed it again in salty water and it does not look infected.

I was wondering if there was anything else I could use and at what point should I consider a vets visit.

Thanks

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Dawn F on April 21, 2008, 11:47:09 AM

teresa recommended hibsiscrub to me when tilly grazed her chin, not sure how safe it is near eyes though

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 21, 2008, 13:46:25 PM

Thank you Dawn

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 21, 2008, 13:48:08 PM

Other than that salted water should do the trick.

Come on Archie , behave please  ;D

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Rosella moggy on April 21, 2008, 13:52:09 PM

 :hug: to Archie. Nothing to add really Alison. I'm sure you'll know when a vet visit is required.  Any chance of grounding him for a bit to let it heal? 

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 21, 2008, 13:53:13 PM

Gill good idea I am going to lock the flap :shify:

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Den on April 22, 2008, 13:19:01 PM

For little cuts I use Otodex skin cream it's like germolene for furries.

How's the little mite doing today  :Luv:

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 22, 2008, 15:44:33 PM

Thanks Den I will get some of that ;D

The wounds seem better today. I had a good look round last night and realised he spends alot of time by a prickly bush that is by the garage mouse hunting. I cut it back so hope that helps.

Also alarmingly I found a very sharp nail/tac in his catflap. I really do not know where this came from as we do not use that type. Hope its a one off :scared:

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Gwen on April 22, 2008, 16:56:31 PM

Hope Archies better soon :hug:

I always have Betadine in but like the poster before I don't know how safe it is to use around eyes.

Get better soon Mr Archie :Luv2:

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 22, 2008, 17:04:11 PM

Thank you Gwen will get some in. I think I need to set up a medicine box for Archie as a precaution.

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Gwen on April 22, 2008, 19:41:34 PM

but to be honest Alison you can't beat what your already doing,salt water is THE BEST thing my vet said,even better than pet antiseptics :)

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on April 22, 2008, 20:40:29 PM

Could he have caught himself on that tack and now its gone maybe he will stop hurting himself  :hug:

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 22, 2008, 20:54:57 PM

Thats what I think Gill

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Michelle (furbabystar) on April 22, 2008, 21:36:16 PM

Quote from: Dawn F on April 21, 2008, 11:47:09 AM

teresa recommended hibsiscrub to me when tilly grazed her chin, not sure how safe it is near eyes though

I always use this, its good stuff !
Always got a bottle in the cupboard

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 22, 2008, 21:40:52 PM

Is that the pink stuff you get in hospitals?

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: Bazsmum on April 22, 2008, 21:48:56 PM

Yes its the pink stuff from Hosps!  ;)

Hope he mends quickly!  :hug: :hug:

Title: Re: Archie has two small wounds, help needed
Post by: alisonandarchie on April 22, 2008, 21:55:23 PM

I will look out for some next time I am there :shify: :rofl: