The most important parts demonstrated in this was that you both kept cool heads and stayed calm, and were methodical. Dogs read people like books and panic and fluster never helps around em. Great video
Enjoying some older vids. Loved this! My dad grew up on a farm & we didn't have money for vet visits when I was younger. He taught me how to do these things. He sewed me up once when we were on a 5 day back country elk hunt & it healed up nicely. These are lifetime life saving skills.
I must praise you for this, I can imagine it takes a lot of bravery to post something like this knowing that the audience may take it the wrong way. I enjoy these kinds of videos because it demystifys a process that I never thought was possible by anyone other then a vet and those hateful vet bills. Thanks man and I hope Ms. Pants has a speedy and safe recover.
Hearing Jack call you, "papa" reminds of one of the saddest days in a Fathers life. When your children go from calling you Daddy or papa, too just plane old "Dad" . Luckily, the first time you are called "Grandpa" makes up for it.
Good job and, like you said, good practice. Again, you remind me of my grandparents (though I am likely a couple years older than you) on the four generation homestead. They were the epitome of the self-reliant. Growing food, raising livestock, canning, building and repairing everything. I am so grateful for that kind of upbringing. They and the old farm are gone now. Thank you for keeping a very similar tradition going.
A little Anbesol (yes, the one for tooth pain) works wonders as a mild topical anesthetic. Put a drop on your finger before taking out a splinter. Put it on your dog before stitching up their wound. I always keep it around.
another one is Nupercainal ointment. Its a topical anesthetic sold for hemorrhoids but very effective. Also I use ace wraps instead of duct tape no need to shave off the tape. :) over all good job.
To be clear, my comment was not to imply ANY kind of wrongdoing in the video. I have used this method on my dog, specifically for a nasty broken and bleeding toenail. I was just sharing a tip. I've since seen the other comments. My apologies for the reactionary masses.
+Brad Johnson your comment wasnt neg. I liked it very much. I know many comments have downed these folks but they did what they could with what they had. I too watch videos in a hope to learn new and better ways. Your comment as I hope mine was information I have learned over time and just like to share. Not sure who told me but glad I heard it. Just like your suggestion I never thought of it glad I know now.
they are NOT taping her mouth shut. they are restraining her, without the means to anesthetize her. they are with her and comforting her. the wound is relatively minor. he has some basic med skills.. maybe gained some training as a firefighter..
Another way. Which for me has been easier is wrap your dog up in a blanket. Rolled tight where you can work on them instead of duct tape to a post. If needed you can cut a whole in blanket to have access to the area needing attention.
Excellent work. Manny is incredibly prone to injury and I would guess I've performed more than a half a dozen surgeries over the years. It's a fine skill to have. Grandad taught me several tricks when I was younger. The pant leg trick is fantastic if you've got an exceptionally irritated dog. Cut the leg off a pair of (large) jeans from Goodwill and slip it thigh first over the dogs head and legs pinning them back and the head out the cuff, then make an incision in the portion of the material you need to work on. It acts as a strait jacket and keeps all involved safe.
No that wouldn't work because the whole point of her staying still was when she moves the duct tape pulls her hair and it hurts a little so she stay still.
i can't describe how happy this made me, seeing you guys going all the way to help your dog, i have seen way to many people who euthanize there pets even with the slightest problems because there where not fit for the responsebility of having a pet or because pets are only fun when they are healthy and as soon as they get sick or injured they are disgarded like a old toy or something.
Awwwww. She reminds me so much of my late yellow lab/golden retriever mix, Sandy. The coat, the calm temperament, the athletic build, the very expressive face and body language,. If she gets into half as much trouble as ours did, chasing squirrels and bunnies, digging up tree roots, jumping fences, etc. She's lucky to have such a caring and experienced owner as you.
The point in taping her to the post is to keep her restrained. If she lashes about while Cody is trying to suture, things could go badly for the stitches. This is far better than what they used to do - lash the animal to a fence with ropes. This is something that has been done for centuries. Animal husbandry may not look pretty, but it works.
If you read carefully, I stated that the used to use rope. Had duct tape been around, it would have been better to use. A strand of rope can cause serious injury (ligature wounds).
I've worked at a vet for 9 years now; I commend Ms. Pants for being the bravest thing Ive ever seen while getting sutured and ya'll for being excellent doggie parents. Mad kudos. I'm so pleased to find loving owners who understand that dogs must be muzzled while being examined/worked on, while in pain, no matter how sweet they are lol it's rarer than many would think. Soap and water will be her best friend for the next few days, all you need is a massage shower hose thing or a dish-washing spray hose. Soap her, rinse her, and maybe some antibiotic cream. The pulsations from the spray rig will entice tissues to heal faster. A lot of the times we don't recommend sutures for a variety of reasons - soap and water will go a long way for minor (and even more gruesome looking) wounds. Prayers, looks like she got stuck by something. Bites look more superficial and usually have 2 holes.
Wow Cody, What a great job taking care of your dog. You were fast and gentle and you took care of business, love the way you just got in there and did it. I would love to see a benchmade tour.
Glad she's ok, they bounce back pretty quick with some care. The dogs look after us and ask little, it's the least we can do to care for their needs. Yes a Benchmade tour would be great!
+wranglerstar Superglue works so well. I have used it on my own deep cuts in my workshop. You dont fill the wound with it, but rather you apply it along the edge of the broken skin and then pull the skin together. Hold it there for ten seconds, and thats it. It holds really well.
Definitely go to Benchmade. Love, love, love my 940. Super nice to hold and keeps an edge like no other knife I've had. prayers for Ms. Pants. What a good girl.
I've gotten suture from a plastic surgeon before that does minor work in their office ... all human medical supplies have expiration dates (none of which is based on reality) and expired suture cannot be used ... probably 50% of all medical supplies are thrown out as they cannot chance getting caught short ... Also you can get antibiotics at the pet supply store... get the antibiotics made for fish ,, because they are very sensitive the antibiotics sold for fish are just relabeled human grade pills and capsules... you should open a broad spectrum antibiotic capsule ,, pulverize the contents into a fine powder and put it directly into the wound... I've had to doctor many dogs after hog hunts.. your dog will be fine , that wound is very minor and could have been left untreated except for some triple antibiotic ointment.
Just to clarify ,, I got expired human sutures at no cost ,, they are perfectly usable despite being beyond the expiration date ... The best way to hold a dogs muzzle if you don't have an actual muzzle is with electrical tape.. it's stretchy and won't pull out whiskers... The better way to close this wound would be with surgical staples ... they're cheap fast and easy... see this at amazon ... www.allvetsupply.com/diskst35r.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=diskst35r&gclid=CjwKEAjwrIa9BRD5_dvqqazMrFESJACdv27Gk5zEQXIbOAWKODunFI0Fec5Rv51rDd5OGiPMsU-YjxoCccfw_wcB
Fish mox or fish flex. I'd recommend sticking with topical OTC stuff for wounds that aren't already infected though - triple antibiotic or bacitriacin-based antibiotics are pretty safe, used them on my dogs and no adverse effects from licking. Silver sulfadiazine cream or Curad makes a colloidal silver gel that's great topically. Kills or inhibits virtually any kind of microbe you toss at it. www.thesurvivalpodcast.com (particularly the forum) has some absolutely amazing contributors and there's plenty of information on putting together IFAKs and such, and some great lookup tables for safe-to-use-by dates for various medical supplies. Some are totally arbitrary - some antibiotics can be good for decades, but "expire" a year or two after manufacture, other medications or devices can become toxic or mechanically break down shortly after their expiration dates, depending on storage conditions, so it's a good idea to check in the literature before using something old, but as a general rule, they're *really* conservative estimates on expiry.
I don't know about "fish flex" for suture but packaged human suture almost always has the hook needle pre-attached... I work around hospitals ... Except for a very few Rx drugs they are safe and effective for a VERY long time if kept in a cool area ,, the drug makers do not test for effectiveness at various time periods as testing is very expensive but I have seen some studies of 20+ year old drugs at 90%+ of initial effectiveness... Everything in a hospital MUST have an expiration date ,, some of it is silly such as cotton gauze which would be good for decades expires in the same 1 year timeframe as everything else. I agree with the silver based treatments they're great for most wounds.
FishMox, FishFlex = Amoxicillin, Cephalexin/Keflex, respectively. Stupid cheap, same drug, same dosage increments. And yeah, we're in agreement on expiry dates - the only thing is that's under good storage conditions. In other words, I wouldn't keep sutures in a glove box for six months and expect them to be good, expired or not, but in a cool dry pantry, they're probably good for decades. Like I said - there's only a few dry packed drugs that turn toxic or even lose potency at several years past expiration. Injectables or biologics like insulin, however, are incredibly short-lived, so it's just best to check. I'll see if I can find a link to the lookup tables I mentioned - the vast majority are like you said, 20+ years at 80-90% activity.
And that was a little odd with fish flex just stuck on the beginning of the first post. I think I must have dorked my touchpad while I was typing and wiped out a line, because that started out as a complete sentence. It's almost friday, right? zzzz.
looks like i had a reply to my comment but deleted, about staples and licking ! thats even better (licking ) once it dry it's all good, licking promotes healing !
"Dominion over animals" also means caring for and being stewards of their well-being. What a great illustration with Miss Lucy. Well done, Mr. and Mrs. W!
Thank you, it's nice to see people doing things for themselves and those in their care. The first stitches I ever did was on myself as a result of a construction accident. In an emergency is no place for someone to be squeamish. Situations like that are a true place for personal growth. Thanks for including the entire family. It shows the love you have not only for the animals in your care but for your son as well. Great training. Cudos!
Pretty much. Inspite of the political and economical crisis we live in right now, I really hope our football (soccer*) bring us a gold medal. Also our best artistic gymnast, Arthur Zanetti, will get the gold!
If you want to remove the duct tape without worrying about her coat, just apply olive oil to the adhesive side as you remove it, that way it will come off really easily and she doesn't have to worry about any more of those hair cuts!
Good Job guys! I remember having to take horse Fly Larva out of my dog years ago. They are so grateful after the procedure. They know you are helping them.
I am First Aid certified and CPR certified. However, even though I got certified a few months ago I already feel like I forgot a bunch of things. I really need to reread on some material online. It was quite unfortunate how much my instructors rushed through the course, skipping some parts in order to get the course finished within the 2 hours. That is what happens when you take a certification course at University where it costs 5 to 10% of what a regular course from Red Cross would cost.
+Joseph Bavone I was told by my first aid teacher that if you get any course higher then the basic witch I think is c level then you dont have the option to help someone or not you have to help them and can be held legally responsible if anyone knew you were there and didnt offer help even when someone else is already helping that person you still need to offer help and stay there until the paramedics arrive.
josh gregorio I believe my instructors mentioned that I must help someone in need because if I do not I could be held legally responsible for someone's death. I am not entirely sure if I heard that right from one of my instructors but I have definitely heard that before. I know for a fact that I cannot be sued for helping someone out because I am covered under the "Good Samaritan Law." I am not sure if it would be illegal if I did not help someone who is injured or dying. Anyways, I am not the person to flee a scene like that UNLESS there is an active shooter than I am getting the heck outta there!
+ManUp im in ontario and my teacher is a part time fire fighter with the full level of training he keeps the first aid bag in his car all the time and I think he even carries an eppi pen on him at all times.
Don't listen to the negative nellies that are sure to follow this video. A lot of these folks have no idea what goes on in rural areas when it comes to animal care.
So sorry to see Miss. Pants in such a way. How awesome is it that is you and Mrs. Wranglerstar were able to handle this. With the cost that vets cost these days I have seen animals where the owner did nothing to try and help with an injury. Great job and thanks for sharing this with us!
Probably wouldn't work on a dog because they're constantly constantly moving and running. Unlike a human that can put a bandage and stay still to heal.
Since when has the Renaissance man become so despised? Just because your abilities may require a vet's services doesn't mean the same for everyone else.
With so many previous comments, I can't be sure if anyone has mentioned this, but for any future such procedures I'd recommend using one or more wide elastic bandages (Ace wraps) to both immobilize the animal's rear legs and, either, secure it to the post or to prevent the duct tape from coming in contact with the fur. Also, using a large bore syringe for pressure irrigation of the wound with a solution of sterile water or saline and betadine will assist in reducing the possibility of infection. Further, a small amount of antibiotic ointment wouldn't go amiss.
Nice work Cody. I'm a PA and work in the ER. Suturing patients is a daily occurrence for me. Check out a video on doing instrument ties using the needle drivers you had. It's a lot quicker and you don't have to handle the suture needle with your hands and risk an accidental needle stick. A Benchmade factory tour would be great! Thanks for the videos!
Cody , you both would make great doctors ... I watched this video three times as was fascinated watching you doing the sutures, and how trusting the dog was . Also you did not even deaden her . smile
+jpmcb1394 for the most part yes. they are not the end all cure all but they are quick and cheap to buy and can be removed with a special tool and you don't have to worry about leaving part of a suture in there. staples are only going to used for surface closure and have to be removed. I know our vet if given the choice will do a hidden stitch and they will just absorb over time so no removal needed. This also isn't always able to be done but if it can be I totally will pay for the extra time up front so I don't have to bring the animal back for a follow-up for suture removal.
Great work. Happy to see people can still be resourceful and do things themselves during emergencies. I was once stitched up without the use of local anesthetics up when I did my military service. Love your videos. God bless you and your family.
I did almost the same thing with my Fox hound, she was chasing a raccoon and ran straight into the wood pile. She healed just fine little scar but besides that you would never know she had a deep cut there. i commend you for treating your dog yourself. keep it sterile around the cut and she will be just fine. as always thank you for the great video
I saw this video and the one about the chain saw, you mentioned that you had some bad comments. I wanted to let you know that I think you did a wonderful job with everything. You explained what you did to determine if you needed the vet or not and you advised several times that you need to contact the vet if you have any doubt in any way. I think you were well with in your ability to do what you needed to do. I was raised the same way. To do what it takes to get the job don, but also to know when it is above your ability and when to seek help. Recently I had some issues with my dog and had an appointment with the vet, I ended up canceling because what I did had gotten her over the issue and she is all better now. Thanks again.
Prayers for Miss Pants. There is no such thing as to many knife videos. 😄 In 1993 I bought a basic Benchmade folding/locking knife at a gun show for $35. After 18 months of daily use, I am an electrician, the locking mechanism failed. I sent it back and received a similar one in the mail. Around 1997 I was walking through a gun show and walked by a knife vendor. Holy Moly! The knives were seemingly all over $100. I love the knives, but now they are out of my price range. (Could do without the Butterfly too.)
When I put together my first aid kids for each of our vehicles I made sure to buy a sterile surgical stapler for each kit. They're pretty cheap. About $10 for each disposable stapler. Each stapler contains about 10 staples. Much easier and faster than trying to tie nice stitches. I practiced stitches once just to learn how to do it ... and stapling is WAY easier and faster. Each stapler comes with the staple remover for a couple weeks later when the staples need to come out. You can get them on Amazon.
Priceless are the skills we learn, thankless the deeds may be, but proud we are to know them in a case of emergency. ;) This was great. Such a sweet pup. I've got a one year old Cavapoo (King Spaniel / Poodle) and I was tearing up, for good and heartwarming reasons, at the thought of needing to do this to mine in an emergency situation. You just never know, and It's great to be 'prep' minded. Yet another thing I (we) take for granted. Priceless are the skills we learn. Thank you, once again, WS and family.
Yes on the Benchmade tour. I took Doc Pruett's Survival Suturing class. He is a fantastic instructor and he and Beth sell wonderful kits. Glad Lucy is doing well. She seems to be a wonderful dog.
she did so well. I'm so used to seeing this kind of stuff on vet ranch and they knock the animals out. it's amazing she just kind of sat through it with minimal issues.
I'm new to your channel, and thought I'd have a hard time watching this. You two were amazingly calm, sweet, and tender with her, and her trust in you was total. I subbed and am now a fan.
Tours & Testing, Cody! Test by "Batoning" for firewood, blade strength(chopping dead trees) Fine tasks like making "feathersticks" to start camp fires.........Basically things your knife may need to do for you in an emergency situation....... BTW, Fine First aid for Ms.Pants!
One thing you can do for a small wound like this is to apply ice (if available) to deaden the nerves around the wound for a few min before applying the antiseptic and beginning the stitches. Great video on treating injuries in the field!
I toured a great many plants and learned something valuable from each one. Do the tour and show us. Also, get Mrs W to show you how to tie a proper suture knot.
I got my first benchmade. I opted for the griptilian. I have larger than normal hands so I went with the one that fit in my hand the best. So far I am impressed with the quality and durability.
I see a lot of comments saying how to do it better, of-course. You guys pulled together and got it taken care of. Good job! Thanks for the book suggestion too.
get well soon Lucy. they make a tape that vets use it sticks to its self. it will not grab or pull hair. it also works great if you have blood drawn and you have hairy arms... i know that one from personal experience. have a great day, Mark
Catching this a little late but I've been a Benchmade fan since my first Osbourne back in 2008 - please do the tour! May God continue to bless your family!!!
Thanks for sharing the whole process - and the cleaning especially. Lots of folks who want to learn how to suture forget that the most important part is debridement and cleaning of the wound! *high five* Protip: We make sure all our pets are used to wearing clothing - tie an old t-shirt on, little bits of vet wrap or a sock on a paw, that sort of thing. If and when they need a bandage, they tend to tolerate it pretty well. if they do pull at it, we know something's wrong with the bandage, or the wound. Hope she heals up quick - glad it wasn't any more serious! *hugs and scritches all around as appropriate*
AND *HIGH FIVE* on the Benchmade vid! Do it! I can't tell you the neat little adventures I get into just taking chances on little opportunities that pop up - have fun!
I have enjoyed watching your channel, it brings back memories of growing up in the Southern US- my Dad grew up during the Depression, so we had 8 acres of garden that supplied everything but meat for our family of seven, plus all four grandparents needs. We also preserved, and canned a LOT of food for storage- I still remember potatoes on screens hanging in the cellar covered with lye, I think... ? You know, you could get more serious about gardening if you wanted, you have lots of land- only real problem is you need more kids!! Jack will grow up too fast- hey, you could always adopt two or three more, right? : )
Yes go for the bench made tour! You can't have to many videos on knives. The two Gerber ones were great. Like you I am a big fan. Have carried a griptillian folder for many years.
alumshield its a spray bandage we use on the horses and cattle, we keep a can on hand and it last forever. Its similar to spray paint but allows the animal to go about their normal life keeping the wound clean.
Being a "dog person" I felt bad your dog got hurt, and I'm glad you were able to get her stitched up. But when you started shaving off that duct tape, I couldn't help but think of that saying "...shave his butt and teach him to walk backwards". I needed a good chuckle today!
Definitely pursue the benchmade tour!!! I literally had a dream I finally bought the 940 Osborne last night, lol. Glad to hear Ms. Pants is doing well. God bless
So may times my dog has just jumped into the brush after something. This is bound to happen to him one of these days, thanks for showing how you did it.
Bless that little dog what a sweetheart, you could have tried gluing, it's worked on my wounds that I have not bothered going to A&E to wait 6 to 9 hours to get stitched up
Knowing how to suture is an incredibly valuable skill to have, my sister has taught my wife and I how to do basic interrupted sutures and "semi-advanced" wound care.
Always wanted to learn how to suture. Doesn't seem too difficult and in an emergency would be very useful to know. Might purchase that book to have as a reference. Thanks Cody.
Glad Miss Pants is doing well. It's always scary when a family member gets injured. RE: Benchmade - definitely do the tour. It'll be fun for you, and will give the rest of us a peek into their factory.
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The most important parts demonstrated in this was that you both kept cool heads and stayed calm, and were methodical. Dogs read people like books and panic and fluster never helps around em. Great video
Thank you!
Enjoying some older vids. Loved this! My dad grew up on a farm & we didn't have money for vet visits when I was younger. He taught me how to do these things. He sewed me up once when we were on a 5 day back country elk hunt & it healed up nicely. These are lifetime life saving skills.
I must praise you for this, I can imagine it takes a lot of bravery to post something like this knowing that the audience may take it the wrong way. I enjoy these kinds of videos because it demystifys a process that I never thought was possible by anyone other then a vet and those hateful vet bills. Thanks man and I hope Ms. Pants has a speedy and safe recover.
Cody, You did a good job. Some people do not understand how to react in an emergency. Thanks for the good work.
Hearing Jack call you, "papa" reminds of one of the saddest days in a Fathers life. When your children go from calling you Daddy or papa, too just plane old "Dad" . Luckily, the first time you are called "Grandpa" makes up for it.
Lots of people call their father papa. I love it!
Ya, my daughters still call me Daddy if they need a Favor. Haha.
It's funny you mention that. My son started calling me Dad this week, it hurts. He's growing up.
Tell me about it! when I pick up the phone and hear the word "Daddee?" I just know my wallet is about to start haemorrhaging :(
HOSSMCGILLICUTTI My father is 90 and I'm pushing 60 and he will always be called Daddy by me. My Daddy is the best!
Good job and, like you said, good practice. Again, you remind me of my grandparents (though I am likely a couple years older than you) on the four generation homestead. They were the epitome of the self-reliant. Growing food, raising livestock, canning, building and repairing everything. I am so grateful for that kind of upbringing. They and the old farm are gone now. Thank you for keeping a very similar tradition going.
Thank you Ted
As usual, you continue to amaze us with the skills you have acquired during your life. Great work.
Thank you Chuck
A little Anbesol (yes, the one for tooth pain) works wonders as a mild topical anesthetic. Put a drop on your finger before taking out a splinter. Put it on your dog before stitching up their wound. I always keep it around.
Thats a great idea. They usually have pretty decent antiseptic properties, too
Yes, and available over the counter.
another one is Nupercainal ointment. Its a topical anesthetic sold for hemorrhoids but very effective. Also I use ace wraps instead of duct tape no need to shave off the tape. :) over all good job.
To be clear, my comment was not to imply ANY kind of wrongdoing in the video. I have used this method on my dog, specifically for a nasty broken and bleeding toenail. I was just sharing a tip. I've since seen the other comments. My apologies for the reactionary masses.
+Brad Johnson your comment wasnt neg. I liked it very much. I know many comments have downed these folks but they did what they could with what they had. I too watch videos in a hope to learn new and better ways. Your comment as I hope mine was information I have learned over time and just like to share. Not sure who told me but glad I heard it. Just like your suggestion I never thought of it glad I know now.
never seen a dog duct tapped to a post... huh
You ever seen an animal in pain?
+Noah yes, that's part of life. but never a dog taped to a post.
pay the ransom!
they are NOT taping her mouth shut. they are restraining her, without the means to anesthetize her. they are with her and comforting her. the wound is relatively minor. he has some basic med skills.. maybe gained some training as a firefighter..
Well, you got to do what you've got to do, and it worked.
This is a prime example of why you guys are great human beings.
Thank you Anthony.
Another way. Which for me has been easier is wrap your dog up in a blanket. Rolled tight where you can work on them instead of duct tape to a post. If needed you can cut a whole in blanket to have access to the area needing attention.
Excellent work. Manny is incredibly prone to injury and I would guess I've performed more than a half a dozen surgeries over the years. It's a fine skill to have.
Grandad taught me several tricks when I was younger. The pant leg trick is fantastic if you've got an exceptionally irritated dog. Cut the leg off a pair of (large) jeans from Goodwill and slip it thigh first over the dogs head and legs pinning them back and the head out the cuff, then make an incision in the portion of the material you need to work on. It acts as a strait jacket and keeps all involved safe.
if there is a next time for sutures on your pet you may try using like an old t-shirt or something put the head in it and then do the duct tape
that's a great idea
Excellent idea!
No that wouldn't work because the whole point of her staying still was when she moves the duct tape pulls her hair and it hurts a little so she stay still.
i can't describe how happy this made me, seeing you guys going all the way to help your dog, i have seen way to many people who euthanize there pets even with the slightest problems because there where not fit for the responsebility of having a pet or because pets are only fun when they are healthy and as soon as they get sick or injured they are disgarded like a old toy or something.
It is so wonderful to se such lovely teamwork between the three of you, that really touched me!
Peace and love to all of you from Sweden
Awwwww. She reminds me so much of my late yellow lab/golden retriever mix, Sandy.
The coat, the calm temperament, the athletic build, the very expressive face and body language,.
If she gets into half as much trouble as ours did, chasing squirrels and bunnies, digging up tree roots, jumping fences, etc. She's lucky to have such a caring and experienced owner as you.
this is modern homesteading at its finest. very self sufficient!!!
Thank you Dennis
Ms. Pants is a brave little doggie. God bless her and you guys as well for your care and attention to her.
The only thing I don't like is putting the tape directly on the fur. Maybe a T-shirt between it? Otherwise, great job Cody!
The point in taping her to the post is to keep her restrained. If she lashes about while Cody is trying to suture, things could go badly for the stitches. This is far better than what they used to do - lash the animal to a fence with ropes. This is something that has been done for centuries. Animal husbandry may not look pretty, but it works.
+Andrew Krause
very true
+Andrew Krause I don't think duc tape was about centuries ago😂😉
If you read carefully, I stated that the used to use rope. Had duct tape been around, it would have been better to use. A strand of rope can cause serious injury (ligature wounds).
+Andrew Krause and if you read carefully you would see that I put 😂😉 in to show I was joking. Sheesh 😩
It always helps to have a confident, level headed person to assist.
I was wondering who was on the camera. Good work, Jack!
I've worked at a vet for 9 years now; I commend Ms. Pants for being the bravest thing Ive ever seen while getting sutured and ya'll for being excellent doggie parents. Mad kudos. I'm so pleased to find loving owners who understand that dogs must be muzzled while being examined/worked on, while in pain, no matter how sweet they are lol it's rarer than many would think.
Soap and water will be her best friend for the next few days, all you need is a massage shower hose thing or a dish-washing spray hose. Soap her, rinse her, and maybe some antibiotic cream. The pulsations from the spray rig will entice tissues to heal faster. A lot of the times we don't recommend sutures for a variety of reasons - soap and water will go a long way for minor (and even more gruesome looking) wounds.
Prayers, looks like she got stuck by something. Bites look more superficial and usually have 2 holes.
*Yes, please do the Benchmade tour*
Wow Cody, What a great job taking care of your dog. You were fast and gentle and you took care of business, love the way you just got in there and did it. I would love to see a benchmade tour.
do the benchmade tour! knife geekery for days!
If that had been Heartracer the video would have been Cody bawling all the way to the vet!
oh hey Vet Ranch has a new vet and a new ranch! Great job Cody, I don't think I've ever seen a dog duck taped to a post before lol
Glad she's ok, they bounce back pretty quick with some care. The dogs look after us and ask little, it's the least we can do to care for their needs. Yes a Benchmade tour would be great!
+wranglerstar
Superglue works so well. I have used it on my own deep cuts in my workshop. You dont fill the wound with it, but rather you apply it along the edge of the broken skin and then pull the skin together. Hold it there for ten seconds, and thats it. It holds really well.
DJ LoRD chefs do this as well
Legit. I've had to stitch myself once. Gorilla glue from now on 💪🧠
Definitely go to Benchmade. Love, love, love my 940. Super nice to hold and keeps an edge like no other knife I've had. prayers for Ms. Pants. What a good girl.
I've gotten suture from a plastic surgeon before that does minor work in their office ... all human medical supplies have expiration dates (none of which is based on reality) and expired suture cannot be used ... probably 50% of all medical supplies are thrown out as they cannot chance getting caught short ... Also you can get antibiotics at the pet supply store... get the antibiotics made for fish ,, because they are very sensitive the antibiotics sold for fish are just relabeled human grade pills and capsules... you should open a broad spectrum antibiotic capsule ,, pulverize the contents into a fine powder and put it directly into the wound... I've had to doctor many dogs after hog hunts.. your dog will be fine , that wound is very minor and could have been left untreated except for some triple antibiotic ointment.
Just to clarify ,, I got expired human sutures at no cost ,, they are perfectly usable despite being beyond the expiration date ... The best way to hold a dogs muzzle if you don't have an actual muzzle is with electrical tape.. it's stretchy and won't pull out whiskers... The better way to close this wound would be with surgical staples ... they're cheap fast and easy... see this at amazon ... www.allvetsupply.com/diskst35r.html?cmp=googleproducts&kw=diskst35r&gclid=CjwKEAjwrIa9BRD5_dvqqazMrFESJACdv27Gk5zEQXIbOAWKODunFI0Fec5Rv51rDd5OGiPMsU-YjxoCccfw_wcB
Fish mox or fish flex. I'd recommend sticking with topical OTC stuff for wounds that aren't already infected though - triple antibiotic or bacitriacin-based antibiotics are pretty safe, used them on my dogs and no adverse effects from licking. Silver sulfadiazine cream or Curad makes a colloidal silver gel that's great topically. Kills or inhibits virtually any kind of microbe you toss at it.
www.thesurvivalpodcast.com (particularly the forum) has some absolutely amazing contributors and there's plenty of information on putting together IFAKs and such, and some great lookup tables for safe-to-use-by dates for various medical supplies. Some are totally arbitrary - some antibiotics can be good for decades, but "expire" a year or two after manufacture, other medications or devices can become toxic or mechanically break down shortly after their expiration dates, depending on storage conditions, so it's a good idea to check in the literature before using something old, but as a general rule, they're *really* conservative estimates on expiry.
I don't know about "fish flex" for suture but packaged human suture almost always has the hook needle pre-attached... I work around hospitals ... Except for a very few Rx drugs they are safe and effective for a VERY long time if kept in a cool area ,, the drug makers do not test for effectiveness at various time periods as testing is very expensive but I have seen some studies of 20+ year old drugs at 90%+ of initial effectiveness... Everything in a hospital MUST have an expiration date ,, some of it is silly such as cotton gauze which would be good for decades expires in the same 1 year timeframe as everything else. I agree with the silver based treatments they're great for most wounds.
FishMox, FishFlex = Amoxicillin, Cephalexin/Keflex, respectively. Stupid cheap, same drug, same dosage increments.
And yeah, we're in agreement on expiry dates - the only thing is that's under good storage conditions. In other words, I wouldn't keep sutures in a glove box for six months and expect them to be good, expired or not, but in a cool dry pantry, they're probably good for decades. Like I said - there's only a few dry packed drugs that turn toxic or even lose potency at several years past expiration. Injectables or biologics like insulin, however, are incredibly short-lived, so it's just best to check. I'll see if I can find a link to the lookup tables I mentioned - the vast majority are like you said, 20+ years at 80-90% activity.
And that was a little odd with fish flex just stuck on the beginning of the first post. I think I must have dorked my touchpad while I was typing and wiped out a line, because that started out as a complete sentence. It's almost friday, right? zzzz.
She is so sweet! I'm glad you were able to fix her up. Nice job!
cody think about medical super glue ! thats what i use
looks like i had a reply to my comment but deleted, about staples and licking ! thats even better (licking ) once it dry it's all good, licking promotes healing !
That stuff is awesome, dad taught me in a pinch, model airplane glue and iodine mixed together works, hurts like crazy he said, but it works
i got 'stiched' with that, it works well
i wonder if just plain ca glue would work
That's what I use for minor gashes.
"Dominion over animals" also means caring for and being stewards of their well-being. What a great illustration with Miss Lucy. Well done, Mr. and Mrs. W!
Prayers sent to you guys.
Thank you.
Thank you, it's nice to see people doing things for themselves and those in their care.
The first stitches I ever did was on myself as a result of a construction accident. In an emergency is no place for someone to be squeamish.
Situations like that are a true place for personal growth. Thanks for including the entire family. It shows the love you have not only for the animals in your care but for your son as well. Great training. Cudos!
I would let you stitch me up anytime, you are much nicer than Army medics.
It's so nice to see how you guys do things with love. What a beautiful family. Cheers from Brazil!
Thank you Filipe. Are you excited for the Olympics?
Pretty much. Inspite of the political and economical crisis we live in right now, I really hope our football (soccer*) bring us a gold medal. Also our best artistic gymnast, Arthur Zanetti, will get the gold!
If you want to remove the duct tape without worrying about her coat, just apply olive oil to the adhesive side as you remove it, that way it will come off really easily and she doesn't have to worry about any more of those hair cuts!
Thank you. Will try.
Good Job guys! I remember having to take horse Fly Larva out of my dog years ago. They are so grateful after the procedure. They know you are helping them.
IMO everybody should have at least basic first aid certification. Not only could you save a life, employers also like employees that have it.
I am First Aid certified and CPR certified. However, even though I got certified a few months ago I already feel like I forgot a bunch of things. I really need to reread on some material online. It was quite unfortunate how much my instructors rushed through the course, skipping some parts in order to get the course finished within the 2 hours. That is what happens when you take a certification course at University where it costs 5 to 10% of what a regular course from Red Cross would cost.
+Joseph Bavone I was told by my first aid teacher that if you get any course higher then the basic witch I think is c level then you dont have the option to help someone or not you have to help them and can be held legally responsible if anyone knew you were there and didnt offer help even when someone else is already helping that person you still need to offer help and stay there until the paramedics arrive.
josh gregorio I believe my instructors mentioned that I must help someone in need because if I do not I could be held legally responsible for someone's death. I am not entirely sure if I heard that right from one of my instructors but I have definitely heard that before.
I know for a fact that I cannot be sued for helping someone out because I am covered under the "Good Samaritan Law."
I am not sure if it would be illegal if I did not help someone who is injured or dying. Anyways, I am not the person to flee a scene like that UNLESS there is an active shooter than I am getting the heck outta there!
***** Thank you that makes perfect sense.
+ManUp im in ontario and my teacher is a part time fire fighter with the full level of training he keeps the first aid bag in his car all the time and I think he even carries an eppi pen on him at all times.
A tour of the Benchmade factory would be great! I never get tired of see how things are manufactured. Keep up the great videos!
Don't listen to the negative nellies that are sure to follow this video. A lot of these folks have no idea what goes on in rural areas when it comes to animal care.
Thank you
So sorry to see Miss. Pants in such a way. How awesome is it that is you and Mrs. Wranglerstar were able to handle this. With the cost that vets cost these days I have seen animals where the owner did nothing to try and help with an injury. Great job and thanks for sharing this with us!
Why not just superglue it? I've saved myself from a few stitches that way.
Probably wouldn't work on a dog because they're constantly constantly moving and running. Unlike a human that can put a bandage and stay still to heal.
Always amazed at your talents. God has been so good to you.
+Wanglerstar, the only REAL way to do this is the vet. It's not fair to her without an anaesthetic.
READ THE REPLY FROM MRS. W....they did numb it, before and after.
Since when has the Renaissance man become so despised? Just because your abilities may require a vet's services doesn't mean the same for everyone else.
dermoplast on the floor in the background.
Because... "vets" have magical powers. That we don't.
jbss7382, what is fair to a dog?
I hope for a speedy recovery for Miss Pants. Yes let's go to Benchmade! I absolutely love Benchmade and have carried one for years.
you should have used the duct tape inside out. hope she gets better soon
She's so strong. She can jump 5 foot fences standing still and run 20 miles no problem. All muscle. Don't think it would have worked. mrsw
too bad vulcan grips don't work on dogs ;o)
BTW I would totally go do that tour at Benchmade. Love their knives...
Cheers!
Live long and prosper.
doing my best...
Or use the cheap "Chinese" stuff
Good job, papa. Its a wonderful thing to see a capable person.
Benchmade tour please
it doesnt work that way he was invited by gerber he didnt just show up because he wanted to
pbbeast Benchmade invite too.
With so many previous comments, I can't be sure if anyone has mentioned this, but for any future such procedures I'd recommend using one or more wide elastic bandages (Ace wraps) to both immobilize the animal's rear legs and, either, secure it to the post or to prevent the duct tape from coming in contact with the fur. Also, using a large bore syringe for pressure irrigation of the wound with a solution of sterile water or saline and betadine will assist in reducing the possibility of infection. Further, a small amount of antibiotic ointment wouldn't go amiss.
the next time you have to duck tape your dog to a post put a towel between her fur and the tape 😦
I know right. I thought it was great until they duct taped the damn dog
Nice work Cody. I'm a PA and work in the ER. Suturing patients is a daily occurrence for me. Check out a video on doing instrument ties using the needle drivers you had. It's a lot quicker and you don't have to handle the suture needle with your hands and risk an accidental needle stick. A Benchmade factory tour would be great! Thanks for the videos!
Get Well Soon, Miss Pants!
Cody , you both would make great doctors ... I watched this video three times as was fascinated watching you doing the sutures, and how trusting the dog was . Also you did not even deaden her . smile
ive seen deeper cuts i must say
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***** what is that supposed to mean?
Dog grooming hammock slings are incredible in calming and control. You could fashion one for Lucy.
You might want to get a staple gun. Much faster.
do you just push the wound together and staple? never really done any of that kind of thing but its nice to know
I would agree. Perhaps something better for a local anesthetic
More painful
I looked at a staple gun but it would have taken days to get here or hours to go and buy it so we decided to stitch her. mrsw
+jpmcb1394 for the most part yes. they are not the end all cure all but they are quick and cheap to buy and can be removed with a special tool and you don't have to worry about leaving part of a suture in there. staples are only going to used for surface closure and have to be removed. I know our vet if given the choice will do a hidden stitch and they will just absorb over time so no removal needed. This also isn't always able to be done but if it can be I totally will pay for the extra time up front so I don't have to bring the animal back for a follow-up for suture removal.
Great work. Happy to see people can still be resourceful and do things themselves during emergencies. I was once stitched up without the use of local anesthetics up when I did my military service. Love your videos. God bless you and your family.
Good to see you putting your skills to good use. I'm not trained to do stitches but I've seen lots of wounds sutured and you did a great job.
Good dog! So lucky to have such caring owners/parents.
I did almost the same thing with my Fox hound, she was chasing a raccoon and ran straight into the wood pile. She healed just fine little scar but besides that you would never know she had a deep cut there. i commend you for treating your dog yourself. keep it sterile around the cut and she will be just fine. as always thank you for the great video
Another good example of self sufficiency. Yes, there were many ways to do it. The way you chose worked. That's the key. Good video.
I saw this video and the one about the chain saw, you mentioned that you had some bad comments. I wanted to let you know that I think you did a wonderful job with everything. You explained what you did to determine if you needed the vet or not and you advised several times that you need to contact the vet if you have any doubt in any way. I think you were well with in your ability to do what you needed to do. I was raised the same way. To do what it takes to get the job don, but also to know when it is above your ability and when to seek help. Recently I had some issues with my dog and had an appointment with the vet, I ended up canceling because what I did had gotten her over the issue and she is all better now. Thanks again.
Prayers for Miss Pants. There is no such thing as to many knife videos. 😄
In 1993 I bought a basic Benchmade folding/locking knife at a gun show for $35. After 18 months of daily use, I am an electrician, the locking mechanism failed. I sent it back and received a similar one in the mail. Around 1997 I was walking through a gun show and walked by a knife vendor. Holy Moly! The knives were seemingly all over $100. I love the knives, but now they are out of my price range. (Could do without the Butterfly too.)
Awe I saw you say "last one" around 8:30 and telling Cody he's been doing good too. Everyone did so well. Awwww she did so great!!
Edit*Jack!😂
You are good people, it's great to see you take such good care of her.
When I put together my first aid kids for each of our vehicles I made sure to buy a sterile surgical stapler for each kit. They're pretty cheap. About $10 for each disposable stapler. Each stapler contains about 10 staples. Much easier and faster than trying to tie nice stitches. I practiced stitches once just to learn how to do it ... and stapling is WAY easier and faster.
Each stapler comes with the staple remover for a couple weeks later when the staples need to come out. You can get them on Amazon.
Priceless are the skills we learn, thankless the deeds may be, but proud we are to know them in a case of emergency. ;) This was great. Such a sweet pup. I've got a one year old Cavapoo (King Spaniel / Poodle) and I was tearing up, for good and heartwarming reasons, at the thought of needing to do this to mine in an emergency situation. You just never know, and It's great to be 'prep' minded. Yet another thing I (we) take for granted. Priceless are the skills we learn. Thank you, once again, WS and family.
Yes on the Benchmade tour.
I took Doc Pruett's Survival Suturing class. He is a fantastic instructor and he and Beth sell wonderful kits.
Glad Lucy is doing well. She seems to be a wonderful dog.
David and Beth are the best! Lucy is great too. Mrsw
she did so well. I'm so used to seeing this kind of stuff on vet ranch and they knock the animals out. it's amazing she just kind of sat through it with minimal issues.
I'm new to your channel, and thought I'd have a hard time watching this. You two were amazingly calm, sweet, and tender with her, and her trust in you was total. I subbed and am now a fan.
I think your factory tours are very good and thank you for making and sharing all your videos.
Tours & Testing, Cody! Test by "Batoning" for firewood, blade strength(chopping dead trees) Fine tasks like making "feathersticks" to start camp fires.........Basically things your knife may need to do for you in an emergency situation....... BTW, Fine First aid for Ms.Pants!
One thing you can do for a small wound like this is to apply ice (if available) to deaden the nerves around the wound for a few min before applying the antiseptic and beginning the stitches. Great video on treating injuries in the field!
I toured a great many plants and learned something valuable from each one. Do the tour and show us. Also, get Mrs W to show you how to tie a proper suture knot.
Glad Miss Pants is recovering. Definitely do the Benchmade tour! I own many knives but only one from them. I must say it is a fantastic tool!
I got my first benchmade. I opted for the griptilian. I have larger than normal hands so I went with the one that fit in my hand the best. So far I am impressed with the quality and durability.
you did a better job at shaving Miss Paints than the barbers did on me when I started basic training.
hope she gets well.
I see a lot of comments saying how to do it better, of-course. You guys pulled together and got it taken care of. Good job! Thanks for the book suggestion too.
get well soon Lucy. they make a tape that vets use it sticks to its self. it will not grab or pull hair. it also works great if you have blood drawn and you have hairy arms... i know that one from personal experience. have a great day, Mark
Incredible how you two can keep the dog calm! well done. cheers.
Catching this a little late but I've been a Benchmade fan since my first Osbourne back in 2008 - please do the tour! May God continue to bless your family!!!
Thanks for sharing the whole process - and the cleaning especially. Lots of folks who want to learn how to suture forget that the most important part is debridement and cleaning of the wound! *high five*
Protip: We make sure all our pets are used to wearing clothing - tie an old t-shirt on, little bits of vet wrap or a sock on a paw, that sort of thing. If and when they need a bandage, they tend to tolerate it pretty well. if they do pull at it, we know something's wrong with the bandage, or the wound.
Hope she heals up quick - glad it wasn't any more serious! *hugs and scritches all around as appropriate*
AND *HIGH FIVE* on the Benchmade vid! Do it! I can't tell you the neat little adventures I get into just taking chances on little opportunities that pop up - have fun!
I have enjoyed watching your channel, it brings back memories of growing up in the Southern US- my Dad grew up during the Depression, so we had 8 acres of garden that supplied everything but meat for our family of seven, plus all four grandparents needs. We also preserved, and canned a LOT of food for storage- I still remember potatoes on screens hanging in the cellar covered with lye, I think... ?
You know, you could get more serious about gardening if you wanted, you have lots of land- only real problem is you need more kids!! Jack will grow up too fast- hey, you could always adopt two or three more, right? : )
Yes go for the bench made tour! You can't have to many videos on knives. The two Gerber ones were great. Like you I am a big fan. Have carried a griptillian folder for many years.
alumshield its a spray bandage we use on the horses and cattle, we keep a can on hand and
it last forever. Its similar to spray paint but allows the animal to go about their normal life keeping the wound clean.
Being a "dog person" I felt bad your dog got hurt, and I'm glad you were able to get her stitched up. But when you started shaving off that duct tape, I couldn't help but think of that saying "...shave his butt and teach him to walk backwards". I needed a good chuckle today!
Definitely pursue the benchmade tour!!! I literally had a dream I finally bought the 940 Osborne last night, lol. Glad to hear Ms. Pants is doing well. God bless
So may times my dog has just jumped into the brush after something. This is bound to happen to him one of these days, thanks for showing how you did it.
I'm shocked no one is brigading over not taking her to the vet. You did a great job Cody.
Bless that little dog what a sweetheart, you could have tried gluing, it's worked on my wounds that I have not bothered going to A&E to wait 6 to 9 hours to get stitched up
I bought a 940 based on your recommendations. I absolutely love it! please pursue the benchmade tour.
Glad you love it.
Knowing how to suture is an incredibly valuable skill to have, my sister has taught my wife and I how to do basic interrupted sutures and "semi-advanced" wound care.
Can't wait to watch the bench made video. I'm saving up right now to buy myself one of the 940's.
Always wanted to learn how to suture. Doesn't seem too difficult and in an emergency would be very useful to know. Might purchase that book to have as a reference. Thanks Cody.
Always a shame when an animal gets hurt, but it's a good thing that you were able to help her out. Good job!
Jack is becoming a good cameraman!
That dog's like, "I have no idea what's going on, but these people are nice so I'll tolerate it"
She's the best, most tolerant dog ever. Mrsw
Glad Miss Pants is doing well. It's always scary when a family member gets injured.
RE: Benchmade - definitely do the tour. It'll be fun for you, and will give the rest of us a peek into their factory.