Managing Dog Bite Injuries
**Apologies for the less than optimal sound quality of this episode and the non-stereo recording!** Dog bite injuries are a relatively common problem to be faced with in small animal practice. In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Nicola Kulendra, a European specialist in small animal surgery, to discuss their management. Some of the points we discuss include: Adhering to standard ECC principles in terms of initial stabilisation and analgesia The mechanics of dog bites and the ‘tip of the iceberg’ concept Exploring bite injuries to uncover their true extent; the role of diagnostic imaging The importance of wound drainage Bacterial involvement and the use of antimicrobials The ‘two hit theory’ in cats with moderate-to-severe dog bite injuries The ‘big dog, little dog’ phenomenon iPhone/iPad users see HERE for my Small Animal Emergency Medicine app for iOS; Android version is in development. [This podcast is closely aligned with the MedEdLIFE Research Collaborative’s Quality Checklist for Podcasts.]