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Taking Harry to vet at 3.40pm Strange Wound (Update)

J

julia.julibob

Warren Scout
I have just finished a long cuddle with Harry and when stroking him, thought I felt some matted fur on his left shoulder. On closer inspection I have found an odd wound about 1 1/2" long and about 1/2" wide. It is red, but seems to have healed over, but it is very sinewy. I have not got a clue how he could have done it, or how it happened. He didnt seem bothered when I touched it, but I think I ought to get it checked out as he hasn't been himself since his VHD

I will let you all know how We get on.

Julia
 
Silly question, but it's not where the VHD jab was done is it? Pippa had a big scab left by hers on her neck where the injection went in.

Hope he's ok x
 
No, it is actually on his shoulder joint at the top of his front left leg. I just dont know how I never noticed it before :cry: I have seen wounds before, but not quite like this one. Just hope I get a decent vet!

Julia
 
Well, the Vet was lovely, but just as confused as me, to its cause :? She said it is very inflamed underneath, but not pussy and it doesnt seem to hurt him, but because it is on his shoulder joint, she gave him an anti-inflammatory injection and he has Baytril 0.2ml twice daily for 5 days.

Just wish I knew what he has done to it.

Julia
 
That's a bit of a mystery isn't it? Why don't you get a photo and stick it on here, maybe someone can shed some light on it??
 
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