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Mutchi
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do i need to change it EVERY day? or just every 2-3 days??
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Every day until it's healed, otherwise the wound will fester and become infected.do i need to change it EVERY day? or just every 2-3 days??
infected... AGAIN?! ok i will try to change it again today!Every day until it's healed, otherwise the wound will fester and become infected.
For your hen, yes. I would change the dressing every day. Have your Mom take a look at it as well.do i need to change it EVERY day? or just every 2-3 days??
ok but not cut into it right??For your hen, yes. I would change the dressing every day. Have your Mom take a look at it as well.
No, don't cut into it anymore. See if it will heal up.ok but not cut into it right??
k i willNo, don't cut into it anymore. See if it will heal up.
I don't want to confuse the OP, but I was advised to change only every 3 days assuming the wound and dressing are nicely wrapped and kept clean. That's why I cover the vetwrap with a duct tape boot.Every day until it's healed, otherwise the wound will fester and become infected.
I'm glad you asked! Wounds, especially infected ones, can fester and become very severe in very little time. Leaving dressings on for more than 24 hours will cause moisture to seep in, which makes it a breeding ground for bacteria, especially taking into consideration how much bacteria chickens are exposed to on a regular basis. It also provides brief relief for the animal -- imagine wearing a soggy sock for 3 days!I don't want to confuse the OP, but I was advised to change only every 3 days assuming the wound and dressing are nicely wrapped and kept clean. That's why I cover the vetwrap with a duct tape boot.
If I couldn't keep it clean then I'd do it daily.
What is your thinking behind a daily clean and redressing?