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.

[Barbara B., Sasha & Oliver]

Poor baby :(  the t-shirt idea is awsome and he looks so cute.  I agree 100%, I have learned sooooo much information from DK !!!

[GBK]

Awww, we are sorry your Kona is not well, but what a loving mommy to bundle him up so nicely.  Kona, Buddy and I send our get well wishes and hope it doesn't take too long to heal! 

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Oh, mom, why'd cha have to show everyone...

[Bonnie and Kona]

Here is the boy all curled up in his t-shirt being pitiful.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Aww, Kona, we hope that owie gets better fast. In the meantime, you keep milking it.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Bonnie, It sounds like you are being a good nurse to Kona :) Kona, I am with you....milk it for all its worth...LOL!! Glad it all worked out.

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Poor Kona!  Sure hope he's on the mend and able to resume his daily runs in a few days!  Yay for all of the helpful people on DK -- not me as I'm just along for the ride!! lol

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Oh no, poor Kona!  I love how he's "milking this" for lots of attention....smart Doodle.  Hope he starts feeling better really soon....and I agree that DK is a wealth of info thanks to so many caring and knowledgeable members.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

That's awesome Bonnie! It sounds like you were well prepared. I agree, DK is a gift!

I hope Kona's boo boo heals quickly! We need a picture of him in that tshirt. :o)

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks for the update Bonnie. I'm glad to hear he is doing so much better today! I love that he has won over your DH!! Woo Hoo! Another convert!!!