My dog recently crawled under our after we moved into our new house. At first, we thought the worst was that a bit of motor oil spilled on him. I told my parents we should give him a bath, but they didn't think it was a big deal. Bad move. Soon after, I was scratching his back and he got angry with me. On closer inspection, I saw that he had what looked to be a wound. It soon was covered with a black scab and soon started to spread. We took him to a vet, he gave him some medicine, saying all he had was some chemical burns, but said nothing about a bath, so we haven't given him one. Now, the scabs have gotten bigger, are continuing to spread, some are turning red, and one looks like it's spliting. Can I get a second opinion?
My dog recently crawled under our after we moved into our new house. At first, we thought the worst was that a bit of motor oil spilled on him. I told my parents we should give him a bath, but they didn't think it was a big deal. Bad move. Soon after, I was scratching his back and he got angry with me. On closer inspection, I saw that he had what looked to be a wound. It soon was covered with a black scab and soon started to spread. We took him to a vet, he gave him some medicine, saying all he had was some chemical burns, but said nothing about a bath, so we haven't given him one. Now, the scabs have gotten bigger, are continuing to spread, some are turning red, and one looks like it's spliting. Can I get a second opinion?Blackwolf770
My parents aren't going to take him to a vet, they think he'll be fine based off of what the first vet said.Blackwolf770
Seriously, if its as bad is it sounds, I dont think you have much of a choice. Tell your parents to get a grip and start looking after their dog, its their responsability.Â
So I'm assuming there are no people who are trained in the ways of medicine on this board? All right, thank you, I'll try to convince my parents that we should be more concerned.
Tell your parents that it is getting worse and you really don't want something bad happening to your dog and take him to the vet. Make them take you to the vet.
My parents aren't going to take him to a vet, they think he'll be fine based off of what the first vet said.Blackwolf770
You could always call a Vet and explain the situation and tell them what the other vet said and what has happened since to get a second opinon, then if he needs further care he can tell your parents to bring him in
So I'm assuming there are no people who are trained in the ways of medicine on this board? All right, thank you, I'll try to convince my parents that we should be more concerned.Blackwolf770
My dog recently crawled under our after we moved into our new house. At first, we thought the worst was that a bit of motor oil spilled on him. I told my parents we should give him a bath, but they didn't think it was a big deal. Bad move. Soon after, I was scratching his back and he got angry with me. On closer inspection, I saw that he had what looked to be a wound. It soon was covered with a black scab and soon started to spread. We took him to a vet, he gave him some medicine, saying all he had was some chemical burns, but said nothing about a bath, so we haven't given him one. Now, the scabs have gotten bigger, are continuing to spread, some are turning red, and one looks like it's spliting. Can I get a second opinion?Blackwolf770
did the vet wash the dog to get the "chemicals" off it?? If all you are doing is spreading medicine on it, you are spreading whatever chemical was on it.
Do what someone else said and call (or have your parents call) the vet and eplain the situation, since it seems like your parents may not be that concerned about this you should call yourself. If the vet advises you to bring the dog in then do so, otherwise just wait and see. Sometimes you have to just let these things run their course until they disappear. And what did the dog crawl under anyways? You mentioned motor oil so I'm going to venture a guess that he went under the car?
If I were in your situation with my parents not letting me take it to the vet, I'd go myself. Honestly, even if it isn't something too significant it's better to know what exactly is happening as opposed to having your own educated guess on it.
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