The Solution
The affected areas were:
- clipped then cleaned with Chlorhexidine antiseptic (contact time 5 minutes), then rinsed fully with tap water and dried carefully.
Mila was also given opioids for pain control for three days (buprenorphine 0.02 mg/kg 3 times daily orally).
No other treatment was given. No attempt was made to reduce the local inflammatory response with anti-inflammatory treatment.
The Outcome
Mila’s temperature returned to normal after 24 hours. The swelling persisted for 4 days and resolved by 7 days post treatment. Mila has fully recovered and remains healthy, without any complications or need for further treatment.
Comment from Dr Richard Doyle, Wylie Vets
“Mila’s case demonstrates a novel and effective way of managing contaminated wounds. These types of injuries
are very common in companion animal veterinary practice. Depending on the extent of the injuries, the usual treatment for such injuries involves cleaning and deriding the wounds, analgesics and antibiotic treatment. No antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs were used in this case. The inflammation subsided after a few days as a result of using the spray.”
