@laura-f. Oh, Laura, this is terrible. I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s injury. Please keep us informed.
Oh no ... I'm so sorry, Laura. Might be okay?!? Good Lord! I'd throw a fit too. Let us know how things go. I'll be praying for you both.
Don't get me started on opening up schools, especially hot spots. Once kids are attending school in person, the rates are going to sky rocket. It is possible there will be only virtual learning when your kids school opens Jess1978. Things are still fluid. Is there an online school at least one could attend? Arizona has had many online school options for years that are accredited by the state.
Baseball. 13 members associated with the Marlins have now tested positive for Covid-19 and there are reports that Miami coaches and players had made a decision to play Sunday's game against the Phillies despite learning of multiple players testing positive earlier in the day.
They should not have played that game. Totally not cool. I wonder how short this shorten season will become now.
Update:
Rabies - not a concern, apparently they haven't even found a rabid coyote around here in over 20 years. They didn't think it would be necessary to file a police report, find the guy, and have the dog euthanized just to rule that out.
Tetanus - shot administered.
Antibiotics - they went with Sulfa + Clindamycin, which should work on pretty much every "dog bug".
The Wound - they complimented MY initial treatment, said to continue with antibiotic cream and keep it covered. Apparently it's not deep, despite the blood. The doc said to expect some minor swelling and redness, however if a fever comes on or if the redness and swelling increases beyond the margins of the wound compared to right now, to go back to urgent care.
COVID - male hubby. male doctor. My thought got poo-pooed as "far-fetched", but I will prevail in this and make my husband get tested in about 2 weeks.
My nerves - Frayed.
The rabies part is excellent news.
I am sorry this happened and I am sure you are frazzled. Hopefully your hubby is now on the road to a smooth healing.
Oh, he's fine. Wouldn't have even gone to urgent care if I didn't threaten to withhold dinner.
I'm the one in need of healing LOLOLOL
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Wouldn't have even gone to urgent care if I didn't threaten to withhold dinner.
See, this is why women really run the world already....they just let the men think they do. ;-)
Wouldn't have even gone to urgent care if I didn't threaten to withhold dinner.
See, this is why women really run the world already....they just let the men think they do. ;-)
Amen ( An I am man)
Or : First man had paradise, and then God created a woman :-)
Just joking :-)
@Laura-f sounds like you have done all the right things, but that doesn't make it easier! So sorry you went through this. Men do seem to worry too late. Just try to be as level-headed as you can be and you'll get through this!
Is it an idea to call the pound for the dog? They might be able to find it and care for it?
Hugs and good vibrations to you.
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Amongst those we personally know it is often those with the highest education, the most worldliness and experiences that are often the ones still wanting to socialize or travel or still get together with friends inspite of all of the news, the research, their own knowledge base?
I shake my head in amazement and sadness combined.
@laura-f so sorry you both are having to deal with this at this time... if it's any comfort to you - the risk of the dog having covid-19 is very low. https://dph.georgia.gov/press-releases/2020-07-01/dog-georgia-tests-positive-virus-causes-covid-19
Here is our area? Rabies IS the bigger concern... so thankful you do not have to worry about that one!!! Here? If bitten? and can not find/test the animal? those shots to prevent are NOT any fun at all.
I have been bitten and scratched many times in my 30 years of veterinary work... cat bites are much worse than dog bites and tend to get septic much more quickly because of the way their teeth penetrate and shred tissue .
NSAIDS for pain relief, topical arnica (for the bruising) and epsom salt soaks are good for easing muscle pain and soreness.
The biggest concern with bite wounds are infection from the bacteria. So definitely take those antibiotics...and.. use good probiotics to restore gut flora.They are an important part of healing. Take your source of probiotics dose 2 hours after taking the dose of antibiotic. This article ahs some good info : https://yurielkaim.com/probiotics-with-antibiotics/
Also consider incorporating pre-biotic pro-biotic fermented foods in to your diet. I make/drink my own kefir, love kimchi and sauerkraut ... kombucha? I am not fond of... it's expensive .. and its easier to make my own fermented foods at home rather than pay the costly amounts for bottles of kombucha that are often 4-5 dollars for a small single serve bottle.
I am afraid to think of the number of homeless and abandoned and dumped animals and people this ongoing crisis is causing. I pray the aid and relief that is needed is able to be given prior to trying to fix it after it all crashes and burns. Too many are facing homelessness and more at this moment in time. Watching closely to see if Pelosi is able to get the help needed and if McConnell and others work for the people for once.
- OmG Laura! Frightening, bizarre incident. I hope he heals fast with no virus. Sending you wishes for a protective bubble and inner peace as you ride it out. Let us know how it's going. ❤️
Laura, I am so sorry to hear all this, my prayers are for you and your husband to be well and safe.
PS. My husband is the same way, he fractured his ankle and walked on it for 2 weeks before he went to the doctor. Called me to tell me the good news that it was not broken. I took his doctor license away.
@laura-f, I've got lots of bizarre/funny hubby stories, but I'd better not go there. He's got plenty on me ... and payback can be hell!
Keep us posted.
We don't have a "pound" here, we are a no-kill county with one exception: If you call animal control or the police to find that dog, they will ask why. If you don't say that the dog bit you, they can't do anything. If you do say the dog bit you, they will try to find it, and if you identify the "culprit" they will euthanize it immediately and possibly arrest the homeless person.
My husband and I do our best NOT to get homeless people into that kind of trouble, we don't want to put more people into overcrowded jails (where COVID is running rampant), for what amounts to a quality of life issue. Plus, the bite is bitten - there's no undoing it and we won't know for a few weeks if there's anything more to be concerned about.
As for our Humane Society - they are barely functional right now, and would not be able to accept a sick dog even if it hadn't bitten anyone. The silver lining is that it's partly because the shelter is empty. The few kittens, puppies, etc. that are found get put into foster care unless they are too sick, in which case we become less of a no-kill county than we are supposed to be.
yes, probiotics/prebiotics, I'm already on it, thanks! And I was surprised about the rabies thing also - back in VA we had more than one rabid raccoon cross our paths, it was always scary and unpleasant, even though no one got bit.
Everyone Else - thank you, yes, it was just one of those unexpected things, it rattled my cage. We'll be ok.
@Laura-f that is a pity. I can imagine that that makes it even more difficult. You and your husband have quite a scare and there is an animal out there suffering as well. No winners in such a scenario;-(
Hope your hubby will have no hidden effects from this ordeal. ?
@journeywithme2 Thanks for weighing in. :-) Your posts are always so filled with compassion and care. Are you a vet?
I was a veterinary technician for 30 years...I retired this past May due to Covid 19 and my risk factors. Right before I retired we faced a flood of people panicking and wanting to euthanize their pets because they thought they would catch covid 19 from them. The goal of veterinary medicine has always been to advocate for our patients, who are voiceless, and our clients as well ... our job always included education for improving the lives of both. It is also heartbreaking to see how countless patients and clients are affected by the obvious economic impacts of this virus as well as the physical ones. Both are deserving of every care and compassion that can be extended. I loved my job and my clients and my patients. I miss them.