Message Number: YG13941 | New FHL Archives Search
From: caitlynmaire@earthlink.net
Date: 2002-06-18 12:40:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Health Advice

Hi,
>
> When I was giving him a bath I found what looks scab/injury less than
> a 1/4 inch diameter on his butt, and the area is swollen. The hair
> in around it is gone. It doesn't seem to bother him at all. Can
> someone give me some suggestions as to whether something like this is
> likely a war wound or something more serious?

I don't think anyone on this list can tell without looking at the
injury. This is a case where a vet visit really is in order. I
wholeheartedly agree with the person who posted that she would rather
pay $20 (or more like $25 here) for an unnecessary visit than risk
leaving something that needs to be taken care of untreated. $25 is very
little to pay for piece of mind.

All the best,
Caity and the notorious nine