Kona has an owie

[Bonnie and Kona]

Yesterday, Kona was limping on his left hind leg. I searched his paw for any obstruction, but nothing was there. He limped through the day by evening was doing better. Late last night he started licking his "knee". Upon further inspection I found a 3/8 inch gash. Because of the wisdom on Doodle Kisses I knew exactly what to do. I cleaned it with Betadyne, put Neosporin on it and wrapped it in a strip of gauze (I didn't have the breathable stick-to-itself-tape. I put a t shirt on him with his hind legs through the arm holes and his tail through the neck opening, then I tied the shirt tighter around his waist. I slept on the couch because he cannot get up the stairs or at least isn't trying. He is being very pitiful soaking up as much tender care as he can... leaning on us, gazing longingly into our eyes, resting his head on our laps. He seemed to rest well but wants nothing to do with his brother, Owen, this morning and didn't even check to see if DH was going for a run (he didn't go so that Kona wouldn't feel badly). I just want all of you to know that this site is a gift. This week I read about how to care for this kind of wound from someone else's post and felt confident in what to do for my boy. Before that I would definitely have cleaned it with hydrogen peroxide and wondered how to possibly cover it. 

Thank you all for posting so much helpful and wise information about our beloved dogs from food to toys to brushes to wounds. This site has changed the way I care for my dogs in many amazing ways. I'm so grateful.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Kona looks great in blue! LOL!  His face pretty much tells the whole story though! :(

I'm glad he is continuing to improve!

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

So sorry, Kona! Is he feeling better today?

[Bonnie and Kona]

Thanks everyone. Your warm wishes for Kona are much appreciated. He was able to climb the stairs several times yesterday but would not jump up onto the bed. It's raining here today so it will be a quiet one to rest his leg. He is not too happy about his clothing (as you can well see in the photo). The gash looks about the same... not that I should expect a big change I guess. 

Here he is his new outfit for today. I found a long sleeved shirt in DH's stuff. ;o)  

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Just saw this. I'm so sorry Kona has an owie! I hope it heals quickly and he's soon back to normal! Hugs to both of you!

[Dori & Rua]

Hope your owie feels better soon, Kona!  Hug & licks, Rua

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Sending good thoughts for a speedy recovery!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Oh No, I just am reading this now, I hope he mends fast... XOXOXO.

[Nina, Phil, Harlow & Lacey]

Aww, poor boy.  Sending paws-ative thoughts his way for a speedy recovery.

[Christine & Shelby]

Hope he is feeling better and jogging with DH again soon!   And... I agree with you - I would feel much more confident after the discussion earlier this week as well!

 

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Poor baby! I hope he gets better fast!