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Post by bloblover on Nov 6, 2007 12:35:06 GMT
Please can someone help....I have just accidentally cut the quick on one of Dale's feet, while clipping his nails....Quite lot of bleeding.... I feel terrible !!!! I never did that before, and my poor baby is so upset...  I rang our vet, Eamonn, and he said to apply pressure for 10 mins.... very dificult cos Dale is squirming all over the place.... Any advice please !!! Irene.....  |
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Post by bloblover on Nov 6, 2007 13:34:00 GMT
Well...it seems that I've won at last. I grabbed a small towel, and put it underneath dale in the crook of my arm. He always snuggles down and presses himself into my arm when I hold him like this. So I managed to stop the squirming, and as he pressed down, a pressed against him, thereby exerting pressure on his foot. The bleeding has stopped now, and he's happily back in his cage, munching on a piece of cucumber. But the looks I'm getting ! He still seems angry with me. I would make a useless vet or vet nurse. I'm far too panicky ! To think that I worked as an A/E nurse for many yrs ! When it comes to my own family or my pets, I just go to pieces.. |
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Nov 6, 2007 13:43:03 GMT
Oh poor Dale. I have done this before and all I do is dip the nail in cornflour and that stops the bleeding and seals it so that dirt and infection can't get in. He will be ok soon I am sure he will forgive you  Dawn |
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Post by bloblover on Nov 6, 2007 14:41:06 GMT
He seems ok now, thanks Dawn, although still giving me that white of the eyes glare...poor fellow..
Thanks for the tipabout the cornflour. Will definitely remember it.
Irene. x
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Post by Dawn - Admin on Nov 6, 2007 14:49:04 GMT
Glad he is ok Irene he will forgive and forget soon I am sure. Dawn |
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Post by bloblover on Nov 6, 2007 19:19:02 GMT
Thanks again, Dawn ! I really panicked, I must admit. I's just that I hate seeing a little animal get hurt, especially one of my own pets... Anyway, all seems to be well, and he's been happily "talking "on my lap for the past little while....I am just going to keep an eye on his toe, as I don't want it to get infected.
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Post by karen on Nov 6, 2007 19:46:21 GMT
Oh irene, i bet you were so scared, i am glad to know you have got it under control. It is a good tip from dawn also,
karenxxx
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