People ask us all the time if RediHeal will work on a paw laceration.

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Thanks to Dr. Daniela Bernard of Seventy First Animal Hospital for these photos of a 175lb mastiff that had a foreign body on the palmar aspect of the foot with a draining tract. She says, “I opened the wound and flushed it, debrided it, packed it with RediHeal and bandaged it (so it heals by second intention). The bandage only stayed for 1 day because the dog gets around the e-collar. I saw it at 2 days after the initial appointment, and I was very surprised at how well it healed. It was cleaned and packed again. Once again the bandage only stayed on for 1 day, but the foot is covered when going outside with a clean sock and bag. The third picture was 3 days after the 2nd picture and we are amazed at how well this has healed. Especially with no bandage!”

Thanks, Dr. Bernard, for answering this important question. RediHeal Wound Care over a wound – even for a brief amount of time – will definitely promote amazing wound healing.

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DVM:
Delhomme Animal Clinic (Louisiana)

Patient:
“Piper” – 6 year old Old English Bulldog

Wound:
Piper presented for trauma to her rear left limb. She was non-weight bearing, and a large skin defect was visible which exposed distal tibia and lateral metatarsal, with extensive damage to soft tissue.

Treatment Plan:
Piper was initially treated with a hydrophilic bandage, but after 7 days, she was re-evaluated for a non-healing wound and it was decided RediHeal Wound Care would be applied. RediHeal was used as part of the daily bandaging procedure, being used to fill the areas where bone and cartilage were visible. Vast improvements were noticed after just a few days, and full healing occurred.

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Wound photos courtesy of Delhomme Animal Clinic

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DVM:
Liz Dittman, Midway Veterinary Clinic (Neosho, MO)

Patient:
“Brownie” – 2 year old Lab/Shepherd mix

Wound:
Presented with gun shot wound of 24–72 hours

Treatment Plan:
Brownie was anesthetized and a 42 square inch wound was debrided. Wet-dry bandages were applied for 2 days, and then RediHeal was applied every three days for a total of three treatments.

Healing Response:
Says Dr. Dittman, “[The] rapid healing was impressive. The wound rapidly granulated in and the defect was completely filled in a matter of days. After day 14, there was no longer a reason to cover the wound nor continue RediHeal treatments. At no time were there any signs of infection.”

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Wound photos courtesy of Midway Veterinary Clinic.

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DVM:
Dr. Ian Voelzel, Westlake Animal Hospital (Austin, TX)

Patient:
“Barkley” – 12 year old Cocker Spaniel

Wound:
Presented with severe skin loss secondary to a spider/animal bite

Treatment Plan:
Barkley was on vacation with his family when he was brought into the Westlake Animal Emergency Clinic with severe skin loss secondary to a spider bite. While there, he was seen by Dr Ian Voelzel. Dr. Voelzel used RediHeal Wound Care in combination with punch grafting to control Barkley’s wound and precipitate healing. A total of just four RediHeal treatments were used, largely during weeks two and three to assist the punch grafts to take successfully. After 40 days, Barkley was nearly fully healed and ready for his next adventure.