ArthurRe: ArthurLast Thursday my vet bit the bullet and left the dressings off.
So I have been cleaning twice daily and putting manuka honey on. Watching like a hawk and putting a muzzle on when I wasn't by his side. Went back today 5 days later ! and Glen is so pleased. The wound measured 25 x 20 mm last week and today it is 17 x 15. The most progress we have seen. Also after having my dog nearly 5 weeks. I was given permission to road walk for 15 minutes. So I drove in the drive got him out and went straight for a walk. Lovely After all we have been through. Cautiously Optimistic. http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
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Re: Arthurthat's excellent news Wendy
Re: ArthurAbsolutely fantastic news, Wendy a huge well done to you all, including the wonderful Arthur of course.
Re: ArthurGood that he's healing :)
As for honey. We had rough collies called Honey and Penny. Honey had a litter of pups and Penny got a bit too inquisitive and Honey went into defence mode and snapped at Penny, slicing her nose. My mum daubed Penny's nose with honey (sweet stuff in the jar, not the dog :P ) 1970's this would have been. That was my first lesson in honey having antiseptic qualities, and something I've never forgotten.
Re: ArthurSo glad that Arthur is doing well - it's lovely to hear.
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I remember the use honey from history - if I recall, the ancient Greeks used honey for treating battle wounds to prevent infection. I found this quote in a research paper called "Honey: a biologic wound dressing" (that is the correct spelling) more about Manuka honey:
Re: ArthurGlad Arthur is doing so well with your tlc Wendy.
Re: ArthurHi Wendy how is your lovely boy doing I'm sure you and Megan have made him feel very welcome and truly at home.
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The wound now measure's 14 x 14 and my vet said last week, it has showed significant improvement. That is music to my ears. He also said he though another 4 weeks and it will be healed. This really is the first time he has given a ball park figure. So all is going in the right direction. Still cautiously optimistic, as he has had so many setbacks, before my vet and I got him. This all started around early September. Thank you for asking. http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
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Re: ArthurThat sounds very promising Wendy
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Jemima xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Little Angels Free For Ever Honey,Lizzi,Peggy-Mitchel,April,Hope,Faith,Blondie, Sorrel,Scarlet, Penny, Gabby, Rosie, Chick-a-Dee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Remembering Our Beautiful Foster Boys we are so sorry that we couldn't keep you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Re: ArthurHi Wendy , hoping you have a good Christmas and have quality time with your dog (s) .
try not to think on the sad times just the good ones and the future good ones as well. Better new year as well. Bob Re: ArthurBless you Bob.
I have had good news yesterday. Arthurs leg has healed and Glen no longer wants to see him for it again. Also when he came. I was told he had an injury in the other shoulder. Glen did everything to it yesterday and there is no injury there. BUT he does have a problem with a toe on that foot. Yelps when it is squeezed. So Glen thinks he has something in it. Antibiotics and pain killer and back next Friday for that. Didn't think I would get away without going there weekly. I have to say, I haven't a great deal of regard for the previous vet. http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
If you can't be a good example........ you will just have to be a horrible warning Re: ArthurGlad to hear the leg has healed, but sorry to hear about the toe problem and will keep everything crossed here.
Know what you mean about the vets, too. Take care.
Re: ArthurHi Wendy I hope Arthur is doing well and is completely healed now
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