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Post by jakejo on Mar 31, 2015 12:05:39 GMT -5
Jake has a severe wound to the top of his leg; he ran into a rough tree branch, and nearly bled to death.
Has anyone experience of a Taz leg sleeve?
I looks as if it can cover a dry wound, or cover stitches, and stop them being licked. The sooner he doesn't need the pressure bandage the easier my mind will be.
Thanks.
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Post by Ted on Mar 31, 2015 17:05:10 GMT -5
No experience of the Taz leg sleeve.
However I have two dog first aid kits and one human first aid kit fitted inside of my Dog Wagon just in case of accidents.
I had to use an item from one of the dog first aid kits when Merlin ripped one of his dew claws after he got tangled up in a flexi lead that a dog walker had their hound on at full stretch. Merlin's dew claw area was bleeding quite badly and I was 5 miles away from our vets in Clydach, who checked Merlin over as an emergency and found the dew claw just fell off when slightly touched. The vet placed a bandage on the dew claw area and placed Merlin on five days of anti-biotics. I now ensure all my hounds stay clear of anyone walking their dog/s on Flexi Leads.
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Post by alexandsteve on Apr 1, 2015 3:57:51 GMT -5
Sorry no experience but hoping someone can come along and advise you soon xxx
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Post by jakejo on Apr 1, 2015 11:56:15 GMT -5
we sent off for one and it arrived the next day. It looks well made, and soft around the seams. Jake has the bandages off now but exposed stitches, which I think will catch in the cotton fabric. I will be giving it a try with a soft dressing over the stitches in a few days. I will report back later.
Both my husband and I carry a home made first aid kit when out with our dog. Unfortunately this time the injury was so severe only pressure would help, the pressure bandage was slipping off, and Jake was so terrified and in pain he was scared of being touched. He only survived because a wonderful local farmer drove him to the vets in his quad bike truck.
Its a dog first aid course for us as soon as we are able.
Thanks for the speedy replies.
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Post by gazer on Apr 1, 2015 13:27:26 GMT -5
They look ideal for holding a dressing in place and keeping the dog from tampering with it, well worth it for a severe wound I'd say. Please let us know how you get on with it  |
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Post by lurcherlot on Apr 1, 2015 14:31:14 GMT -5
I have no knowledge of them at all, but did a search and thought they looked brilliant - I hope the stitches don't catch on the sleeve and that Jake makes a good recovery.
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Post by jakejo on May 6, 2015 6:12:45 GMT -5
Hello,
I can offer some feedback on the Taz leg sleeve. It would protect an upper leg wound well. It didnt cover Jakes shoulder brilliantly, as the chest straps were too wide, more suited to a heavier dog. It didnt cut into his "armpits" at all though.
The leg length was way too short, and if he had a lower leg injury I would have to add some length to it by adding a thin tube of T shirt fabric.
Stitches didnt catch in the material, and he seemed happy enough wearing it. I tried to put cotton padding between the sleeve and wound, as it leaked a lot, but it was too loose to stay in place. On a positive note, I didnt feel there were any places where the circulation would be cut off.
All in all, I'm glad to have it, but am considering suggesting to the manufacturer that there may be a demand for a larger hound specific style.
So the search for an ideal leg protector continues.
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Post by alexandsteve on May 6, 2015 6:30:53 GMT -5
How is Taz now? I hope he's healing well xxx
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