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Post Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 11:12 am   Urgent: RES Nose tip bit off

My red ear sliders just got into a fight, one bit the others nose tip off, right above the nostrils, but not the nostrills. This guys is 21 years old.
(See pic enclosed)

My Vets are closed today...how bad is this in reality and what can I do to help this guy out?
Enclosed is a pic... does he need to see a doctor as well?

Right now I have him dry docked, and applied anti biotic ointment, he is not in shock and walking around.
When I touch the wound, he does not flinch, and seems to be unaffected.

Not sure what to do from here, any help would be great.
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Post Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:57 pm   Re: Urgent: RES Nose tip bit off

Poor guy... I think you've done the right things so far. Keep him in a quiet dry dock area if possible... anything to keep it as stress free as possible.
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Post Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 4:31 pm   Re: Urgent: RES Nose tip bit off

I found a vet open, he cauterized the wound and this little guy in now on anti biotics....
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Post Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 5:10 pm   Re: Urgent: RES Nose tip bit off

How's the patient doing?
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Post Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2013 7:44 pm   Re: Urgent: RES Nose tip bit off

ouch! poor guy! Doesn't look too bad, hope he makes a full recover.
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:13 pm   Re: Urgent: RES Nose tip bit off

I hope he is feeling better.
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