Puncture wound advice

[Jen, Buddy, & Kevin]

Our Buddy was attacked by a dog last Thursday (July 17) while we out on our normal morning walk. The attacker made a good size puncture wound on his left hip that has internal pockets/lacerations and the vet said she could see the muscle. He's on an antibiotic, a pain pill, and anti-inflammatory meds. Everything seems to be working well since we traded up on the antibiotics that we're upsetting Buddy's appetite. Waiting on the results of the internal swab for evidence of infection.

Today I noticed that a second hole has appeared and the vet we saw this afternoon (not our normal one) said that some of the tissue has most likely died. Wondering if anyone sadly has any experience with puncture wounds and their healing process?

I'm attaching a few pictures of the wound - the one with all the bruising and the actual outline of a fang is a day after the attack happened. The internal pockets pretty much extend the outline of the hairline.... The other wound picture is from this afternoon when the second hole appeared. The second hole is actually inside the "fang" bruise, just taken from a different angle after some healing.

Please excuse me for the iPhone photos. :-)

[Emily, Bentley, & Maserati]

Yes, thankfully, they did agree and follow through with paying for her bills. 

I'm glad  the tshirt is helping! Every little bit helps! Porsche says to give Buddy some extra hugs! 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

How scary for all of you! I am so sorry this happened to Buddy and hope his wounds heal very quickly!

[Jen, Buddy, & Kevin]

Thanks Laurie!

[Judy, Meg & Polly Wolly Doodle]

I am so sorry this happened to Buddy, I hope he heals quickly.

[Jen, Buddy, & Kevin]

Thanks Judy!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Unfortunately I'm not help here but just wanted to send our best wishes for a speedy recovery!  

[Jen, Buddy, & Kevin]

Thank you!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

This breaks my heart for Buddy...I hope he continues to heal well.  Sounds like you have a good handle on caring for the wounds. 

I hope the owner of the dog that attacked him took responsibility. How scary that must have been. 

[Gail and Bailey]

Poor Buddy!  My heart breaks for him as well!  It is so sad when our sweet guys are hurting!  Sending healing thoughts and gentle hugs for your boy!

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

Jen,

I would not think a drain placed would be appropriate, just let it drain.  It almost looks like in the original picture you can see an indentation where the second hole is now.

 

So sorry this happened, I am always a little wary when I walk Yogi and I hear dogs barking in the distance.  I've pretty well decided dog parks are out for us. 

 

Hugs to you both.

[Laura & Sophie Doodle]

I don't have any advice on wounds unfortunately but just wanted to say I'm so sorry that happened to your babe! Poor thing. Some people really don't know how to control their own dogs. Wishing him a speedy recovery!

[Leslie J]

We had a cat with similar wounds several years ago, and some of her muscle tissue died. Her wound was probably worse because we didn't know she was injured until she suddenly started draining pus from the wound (I know, TMI). Once clean, the wound looked almost exactly like Buddy's. The good news is that despite the loss of some tissue she experienced a complete recovery and had no mobility problems at all.

I'm so sorry Buddy was attacked, and sorry for you because I'm sure it breaks your heart seeing him suffer. I hope he's feeling better soon!