Rowan Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Hi everyoneDuring our evening walk my small terrier (12kg) came across a sanglier, whom he decided was fair game. Inevitable result. The bite is not bad but close to his mouth, and quite deep.It has stopped bleeding and I have disinfected it with TCP.Should I do anything else please? Should he go to the vet?He is vaccinated against all the usual, plus rabies.ThanksRowan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Tetanus?In the UK "the usual" is DVLP which I don't think includes it. Worth a phone call, at least, to your vet'? Or a much wiser person than I will no doubt know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 ThanksAny more offers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I had a quick look at a few French sites and I cannot see Tetanus in any of the standard vaccines - unless of course I've missed something (or the French for tetanus isn't what I thought!) With a bite, in your position I'd be inclined to ask your vet' if he advises a tet' jab.http://www.legoldenretriever.net/sante/vaccin.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Total France forum has a couple of vets as members. I'm sure that if you ask on there one of them will be able to advise you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissie Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Ouch Rowan - what times was that? Hope your little dog gets better soon. Guess that answers Frenchie's post on the subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Is the sanglier OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Is the sanglier OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 So there were two of them then?Two onto one ain't fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi Rowan - I would give the vet a call and in the meantime keep an eye on the wound for swelling as it's near the mouth, keep it disinfected and also watch if the the dog starts a fever of any sort or generally appears lethargic. Think the dog got off lightly as these wild boar can do serious damage but tetanus might be in order which is why the vet should know. Hope he'she is ok. See you later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowan Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 Hi AllCalled the vet, who said to keep an eye out for swelling or infection, but otherwise shouldn't be a problem. Scout seems fine today, but I will watch him closely.I know it was probably a joke, to ask how the sanglier was, but it did occur to me, too. I am sure Scout didn't do any damage, but ultimately the sanglier has to fend for itself, without me to disinfect any wounds and cuddle it (!!), so I am hoping he was unhurt.Thanks for your responses, all. And yes, see you soon Merlin! Can't wait to see Molly on her way to safety!Rowanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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