History
- A 5- years old german Shepherd dog was admitted to our clinic with lacerative and infected wound after a dog fight.
Clinical examination:
- Infected secretions , worms infestation and cavitations at the right side of the head invading the mastication muscles and temporal muscles
Wound care
- Stage (1) From 7-10 days; Systemic deworming + Topical Ivermectin and Hydrogen peroxide for one week + Wound care including betadine and Antibioticss + systemic antibiotics e.g. Cefalexine !
- Stage (2) Suturing of the Wound with drainage placement if needed for wash and exudate drainage !
Skin relief incisions may be needed for providing sufficient skin without knots failure ! - Relief incisions were placed caudal to the main suture line
