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Sammy's Big Bite Wound
Sammy the westie was attacked by a large aggressive dog, picked up by the chest and shaken. A large area of skin on the right side of the chest was damaged beyond repair. He was a very brave patient and remained perky throughout his treatment. Antibiotics prevented septicaemia and anti-inflammatories kept the worst of pain and swelling away.

After a few days the dead skin was removed under general anaesthetic. There was not enough skin remaining to close the wound so we allowed the area to heal as an open wound (or as we say "by second intention"). The first picture shows the wound  5 days post surgery beginning to heal by granulation.

Three weeks later the wound was closing steadily. The scar formation can be seen clearly round the edges of the wound gradually shrinking and drawing the skin edges together. Sammy was back to normal in himself.

Four weeks later (about 9-10 weeks after the initial injury) the wound is virtually closed. Sammy is left with a 5cm long scar which is hidden under the fur and gives him no discomfort. The ability of the body to close large wounds is quite amazing!

Sammy fully recovered.

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