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

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