Bitten by my dog!

[thebiscuitpigs]

So I tried introducing my dog and one of my guinea pigs today. I sat down holding the piggy, and my dog came over for a sniff. She started licking Matilda and all of a sudden bit her. (I’ve now learnt my lesson and my dog won’t be going anywhere near my piggies!)
She’s got a strange mark left from the bite, and quite a big patch where her fur was pulled out (I’ll post a picture if I can).
She’s eating normally, just still a little skittish when I move. Does anyone have any tips on what to do? My plan is to keep an eye on her, and make sure to keep it clean. Any tips? Thanks

 

[Betsy]

Take her to the vet to get checked out. She may need antibiotics as there are a lot of germs in a dogs mouth.

 

[Claire W]

If I was you I would take her to the vets for a check up to make sure she doesn’t have any internal injuries.

As for the bite mark in the meantime, gently clean it with saline solution which you can do by mixing a pint of cooled boiled water with a teaspoon of salt.

Keep her comfortable and quiet in case she is shocked.

Best to keep your dog away from your piggies in future.

 

[Flutterby]

Please take her to the vets as a matter of urgency, your dog could have caused a lot more damage than what is on the surface. She needs to go to the emergency vets.

 

[Wiebke]

I totally agree - that needs to be vet checked and requires an antibiotic.

 

[Lucyy82]

How is she doing? Not your dogs fault at all it’s their instinct but hope your little piggie is ok

 

[David Piggie Lover]

A vet vist needed.
It was not what you expected and i agree keep your dog away at all times. Dogs are very crafty and will wait a long long time to attack. Pls remember this.
Sorry and hope piggie is ok and no long term damage a vet trip will help this.

 

[thebiscuitpigs]

Thank you everyone! I’ll be taking her to the vets later today just as a precaution!
She’s still a little skittish but she’s eating and drinking normally so she’ll be ok I think.

 

[PiggyPoo]

Thank you everyone! I’ll be taking her to the vets later today just as a precaution!
She’s still a little skittish but she’s eating and drinking normally so she’ll be ok I think.

Hope piggy is ok xx

 

[thebiscuitpigs]

just an update - matilda is doing so much better! she’s still skittish and doesn’t like being handled (she was like that before but she seems to be a little worse) so i’m taking it easy on her. kept it clean and got it vet checked, everything was ok! the bite has healed up really well so we’re just waiting for her fur to grow back!

 

[Claire W]

just an update - matilda is doing so much better! she’s still skittish and doesn’t like being handled (she was like that before but she seems to be a little worse) so i’m taking it easy on her. kept it clean and got it vet checked, everything was ok! the bite has healed up really well so we’re just waiting for her fur to grow back!

Thanks for the update. I’m glad you had her vet checked and that she’s ok

 

[ThePotterPiggie]

Oh - poor thing! I'd prescribe a visit to the local vet, and a few recovery treats!