Topic: Dettol? (Read 5137 times)

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #23 on:** November 13, 2007, 20:01:28 PM »

It doesnt actually cut through more layers as such but by the anatomy of a 4 legged animal will put more pressure on the wounds post operatively when they stand up, also there is far great muscle mass to heal quicker and keep the wound tightly together in the flank area.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #22 on:** November 13, 2007, 19:45:25 PM »

Doesnt matter for mogs tho. Its more invasive i think as cuts through more layers

blackcat · « **Reply #21 on:** November 13, 2007, 19:34:16 PM »

just shows how creative we are!!

the midline incision is popular in Oz as it is less likely to cause white hairs growing back in awkward places when the animal is shown...

Millys Mum · « **Reply #20 on:** November 13, 2007, 19:32:25 PM »

Bloody Aussies

they often do midline too. No good for rescues who go looking for a scar!

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #19 on:** November 13, 2007, 19:29:21 PM »

ahem - yes, it is on the left, actually!

stoopid me!

We've been taking the collar off to let her eat, have an itch, and wash her face, then it's back on. Unfortunately it'll have to stay on now, as it takes two of us to get it back on, and Boyf is away, but she's reasonably relaxed with it now, and enjoys coming over to get her ears, neck and chin scratched, and her face wiped (phenol and perfume free babywipes)

good lord, I'm her slave already!

She was microchipped at the same time, and has vaccinated the week before - poor baby, an eventful few weeks for her!

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #18 on:** November 13, 2007, 19:16:59 PM »

I think a couple of people on purrs have reported their vets doing the "wrong" side MM and both vets have been australian i thnk so i wonder if that may be the same here.
Sounds like totally normal position though unseeliechylde just in the opposide side from most vets.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #17 on:** November 13, 2007, 19:04:28 PM »

You must have a squew wiffy vet doing it on the righthand side, its normally the left!
While your with her give her some time out from the collar to keep her happy

Did you get her chipped too? A good thing to do if they didnt offer you.

Lynn, my sister got huge blisters from mountain climbing in newish boots (ha ha) and used lavender oil, she was amazed too

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #16 on:** November 13, 2007, 12:26:00 PM »

There is no need to put anything at all on a spay wound, or most other surgical incisions.

If you really feel the need to bathe it then plain luke warm water with cotton wool would be perfectly adequate.

On a further note yes you probably would be able to buy antiseptic sprays specifically for animals (check with the vet) however from a personal experience with would healing (a nasty wound on myself ) I was advised to use lavander oil , just a few drops in a large jug of warm water and i have to say I was gobsmacked at how well this helped the wound, however some research would be needed to see if that was safe for animals as i do not know off the top of my head.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #15 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:14:32 AM »

Re the Dettol.

I was told, anything that turns cloudy when added to water is toxic !

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #14 on:** November 13, 2007, 11:13:38 AM »

Buy a bottle of Hibiscub
You can get it from your vet and in some chemists -
Its very cheap and lasts a long time xxx

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #13 on:** November 12, 2007, 19:44:15 PM »

Pleased that she is fine and you shouldnt touch the wound area at all cos you will stop it healing as it needs to bond together

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #12 on:** November 12, 2007, 18:54:29 PM »

guys! we got her back and she is just fine - though way too energetic! so much for being "groggy" - no such luck! We've confined her to the bedroom, but had to spend 2 hours of gentle play with da bird on the bed before she would settle. Poor thing was famished - she's demolished half a cod fillet (she's a foodie at the best of times) already, and pulled off her Buster collar twice

Her op wound is in a really weird place, though - on her flank, near her R hind leg. The injury is very small and neat, and they've used sutures. It looks fine, just in a very odd position!

Dawn F · « **Reply #11 on:** November 12, 2007, 16:25:11 PM »

I didn't have to do anything for any of my girls, they look after things quite well by themselves!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #10 on:** November 12, 2007, 16:21:03 PM »

Even if she has stitches you do not need to clean or interfere with the wound, the cats body does it all by itself

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #9 on:** November 12, 2007, 15:39:53 PM »

OOhh..hope they take that option - would be a lot easier on her. We are off to pick her up, so will make sure and check with the vet as to how they've closed the wound. Cheers!

Tan · « **Reply #8 on:** November 12, 2007, 15:38:57 PM »

Yes def aviod Detol any detergent that turns cloudy is toxic to cats and have been fatal.

sheryl · « **Reply #7 on:** November 12, 2007, 15:37:09 PM »

If she has the internal stitches and glue on the outside you shouldnt need to clean the wound at all because it is all very neat and clean.

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #6 on:** November 12, 2007, 15:30:30 PM »

Sounds like a plan

I'll use a dilute salt solution - can't beat keeping it simple!

I'm planning to isolate her in our bedroom for the first 2 days (with accessible food, water, litter, heater etc) to encourage her to take it easy, so it should be relatively easy to monitor her and clean her wound now and then.

everyone - I'll let you know how she gets on

Corporal Smokey · « **Reply #5 on:** November 12, 2007, 14:46:49 PM »

You can buy a wound spray for cats but I'm not sure what it's called. I know cats have very different tolerance levels to other animals. Like Ruth said, Phenols can be deadly so be super careful.

I'd be inclined to bathe the wound in a mild saline solution and then monitor it closely for 24/48hrs depending on the severity followed by a trip to the vets if there's no improvement.

Hope that helps xx

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2007, 14:41:35 PM »

Thanks, guys - think I'll err on the side of caution and give dettol a miss. What would you suggest - leave well alone, or try to clean the wound? (eg. with salt water?)

clarenmax · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2007, 14:27:48 PM »

I would say probably not use it, but check with the vets, see what they say about the ingredients and whether they are toxic.

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2007, 14:05:09 PM »

You need to check what it says on the bottle, but I would avoid using Dettol completely for wounds. Dettol contains Phenol which is very toxic to cats. Certainly do not clean out wounds with them. Check the bottle, they may have an advisory. Either way I still wouldn't use it.

unseeliechylde · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2007, 14:00:33 PM »

Just a very quick query - What's the view on using dettol wound-spray on kitties? I used to use it on my ratties whenever they'd had an op or injury (rarely, but it did happen), and it seemed to promote healing. Skye is away ATM getting spayed, and wondered if I should use wound-spray on her? My main concern would be that she might lick at herself after I'd sprayed her, which might do more harm than good.

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