- Location
- Vlaardingen, the Netherlands
Auch!! That must have been hurtful...and still does probably!! I am glad you have AB, the combination with dog teeth and chicken is not a very good one and prone for infections....I hope you can manage the pain! 
This is not meant to be!!
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Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
We used to cut the finger off a large surgical glove and tape it to the base of the finger for short term coverage.
Otherwise good to keep it open to the air and as long as pain allows fresh water washing and patting dry.
You sound very stoical. Probably like @Candy And GJJ there is a bit of shock going on.
You need to take care of yourself.
Otherwise good to keep it open to the air and as long as pain allows fresh water washing and patting dry.
You sound very stoical. Probably like @Candy And GJJ there is a bit of shock going on.
You need to take care of yourself.
Oh, that looks sooo painful. I can sympathise. Harv caught me the same way when he was much younger while we were playing with a chew toy. Resulted in a trip to A&E and an x-ray. Fortunately for me, something had deflected his bite and he just missed the bone. Hope your finger heals quickly.
Just like @Jacqui-S says, large or XL disposable gloves would be useful for hair and any mucky jobs around the place, an elastic band round the wrist means you can do it one handed.
Also on the shock front, it’s likely you’ll have a bit of a reaction so go easy on yourself and get rest where possible
Also on the shock front, it’s likely you’ll have a bit of a reaction so go easy on yourself and get rest where possible
- Location
- Canberra, Australia
Yeah... I’m hearing ya.
I had to have photos taken at the dog club (we had just won a competition....) before going to the hospital and in the pics I am white as a sheet.
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
Perhaps J might kindly wash your hair for you?
As others have said, try to have a restful ish day if at all possible. from me and GGJ who is much more herself today sends gentle licks and says that in her experience Sardeens make dog bites better.
As others have said, try to have a restful ish day if at all possible.
from me and GGJ who is much more herself today sends gentle licks and says that in her experience Sardeens make dog bites better.
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Ouch!!!!
And here I was whinging about the papercut on my finger
(In my defence.... Papercuts and pandemics don't go well together. So. Much. Hand. Sanitiser.
)
And here I was whinging about the papercut on my finger
(In my defence.... Papercuts and pandemics don't go well together. So. Much. Hand. Sanitiser.
)
- Location
- Isle of Man
I'm taping a glove...but I'm not splinted. When I broke my finger-tip it was buddy-strapped, I couldn't get a glove over it and I LOVED OH washing my hair...I suggested it this time and he huffed and fuffed, so I gloved up and managed.
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
Just back from my first check-up. The doctor spoke all sweetly and softly but she was wrenching and squeezing my finger trying to get the dressing off! FFS! In the end I did it myself!
No more splint, but it needs checking every day, and I'm to wash it well with soap and water several times a day. That sounds unpleasant.
No more splint, but it needs checking every day, and I'm to wash it well with soap and water several times a day. That sounds unpleasant.
Jacqui-S
Moderator
- Location
- Fife, Scotland
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
I have some EMLA cream. I wonder if that would numb it long enough for a good wash?
She also said I shouldn't go outside for two to three days! HAH!
She also said I shouldn't go outside for two to three days! HAH!
Cath
MLF Sales Coordinator
Like I said @snowbunny, try and dry it with warm air from your hair dryer.
Lisa
Moderator
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
Why no more splint? Was the bone not fractured?
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
Yes, but it's only after the last joint. TBH I think it's immobilised enough with the tape. The doctor is very concerned about the risk of infection (hence the not going outside for a few days, hmmm) and so I think that the priority is the washing of it, which would be hard with the splint.
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
Yes, I'll try that (or just let it air dry, might not be as painful) ... before, I didn't think I was allowed to get it wet, and with a chunky splint on it, it was really awkward. I already lost count of the number of times I jabbed it into something by mistake because I'm not used to my finger sticking out straight all the time!!
Have you got some hibiscrub? I always use that.
- Location
- Andorra and Spain
Good call, I do!
It did make me laugh that the doctor very gravely looked at me and said, sin duda - without a doubt - you will lose your nail. Well, it's broken clean through so no shit, Sherlock
