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Hi XXXXXX~

 

The problem with dog bites is that the damage from the initial injury is more than just what meets the eye. When a cat bites, you have puncture wounds. When a dog bites you have the puncture wounds, but you also have underlying soft tissue damage because, unlike cats who simply bite, dogs bite and tear, which loosens the tissue under the surface injury.

 

Since she was bitten in the neck/throat area, there is a HUGE possibility that the reason she's not eating is because of structural damage to the underlying tissues. She could have a punctured esophagus (which would make her unable, not just unwilling, to eat).

 

I understand that finances are tight...but this is absolutely not something you can treat with Neosporin. You dog needs to be seen by a vet to make sure that she doesn't have bleeding into the tissues (you woudln't be able to see that on the surface). She also needs oral antibiotics and pain medication.

 

I would contact your regular vet as they might be willing to help you with payments. In this economy most vets are willing to work with clients who are having a hard time making end meet so that their pets don't suffer by not getting the medical attention they need...and our girl absolutely needs it.

 

I hope this helps.