Help! I have pepperspray on me!!!!!!

[BlondGirl]

HELP!!!!!

I was walking my dogs when a neighbor's dog came out into the street to tear up my dog. (Of course, both of mine were leashed and the neighbor's dog was running loose--as usual.)

The neighbor's dog would not quit--I held on hoping my dog would go into the submissive pose--but no luck--I finally gave up and pepper sprayed my entire can on the baddog's face. They both continued the fight with that dog's mouth covering my dog's head for maybe another minute. I began to flail the baddog with my keys (I have a kubaton). The other dog suddenly determined it was not interrested in fighting any more. My dog, of course, is hurting from the spray it got and the holes in his ears. I bathed him immediately in baby shampoo and did myself as well--but my arms are rather well covered.

And they burn like a mother-fucker.

Any suggestions? Or do I simply have to wear it off?

 

[Texan]

you're in the medical profession, NOT me. but isn't pepperspray a type of acid. If so, a solution of baking soda and water rubbed on as a thin paste might help.

 

[p_p_man]

I wouild have thought that...

...pepper spray would be the last thing to use. Too dangerous.

I've always found a quick kick in the aggressors bollocks has the same affect whether they're human or animal...

 

[BlondGirl]

Re: I wouild have thought that...

...pepper spray would be the last thing to use. Too dangerous.

I've always found a quick kick in the aggressors bollocks has the same affect whether they're human or animal...

I carry pepper spray on my keychain--Usually a quick spray NEAR the offending aggressor is enough to discourage any nasty activities.

As for kicking the dog--I had--in various places. It was intent on biting through my dog's skull and not interrested in its own wellbeing. It is hard to fight instinctual territorial fighting.


As for me being the healthcare professional--I have never had to deal with the treatment of pepper spray application. When I have sen a peppersprayed man, it was always a prisoner and we let them suffer. It seems to keep them very intent on not attracting any more aggression against them and they are much easier to treat medically. It is also an excellent chance to test one's sterile technique/PPE usage--you learn IMMEDIATELY if your wrists are not covered or whatever.
(They get sprayed down during fights and such--it is pretty effective!)

 

[p_p_man]

Yes you're right...

...I should have added with very hard boots but it's very difficult to stop a dog in that state...and not everyone goes around wearing Doc Martins!

 

[BlondGirl]

It just occurred to me that i should probably give my dog some asprin to reduce the inflamation from botht he bites and the pepper--how much should be given to a 45 lb dog?

 

[Guru]

 

[p_p_man]

I'm now leaving this thread...

...to those with superior knowledge...

In other words I have no idea...

 

[Weird Harold]

...I bathed him immediately in baby shampoo and did myself as well--but my arms are rather well covered.

And they burn like a mother-fucker.

Any suggestions? Or do I simply have to wear it off?

A topical anesthetic will sooth the burning best. Something like Solarcaine or Orajel.

Since pepper spray is related to chili peppers, it is possible that a milk bath will help, much the same way that drinking mmilk with chili stops most of the burning sensation.

 

[BlondGirl]

Unless you know that aspirin is okay, I wouldn't use medications designed for people on a dog. I think I recall that Tylenol will kill a dog, but it could have been aspirin. Call a vet. Use ice. Don't give the dog anything unless you KNOW it is okay.

LOLOLOLOLOL

1.) I have had dogs all my life--I know that aspirin is safe for dogs and recommended for older dogs the same as for older humans--when medically indiciated.

2.) What do you think human drugs are tested on?????

3.) I did not ask if it was safe--I ws asking HOW MUCH is safe. Aspirin would likely be a good idea because my dog's ears have been chewed up and are swelling already. PLUS the pepper spray is an irritant. Aspirin is an ANTIinflamatory drug. Swelling is caused by inflamation. This is a no brainer.

4.) Calling the vet at 10:30 at night is costly--I can most likely dose him the same as my kid--just gotta look it up--I'll go out and check on him in a bit.

 

[BlondGirl]

Oh yeah--how am I gonna ice the dog's ears and head?
LOL--
Tell him to use his paw and "SIT-STAY" ???
Tape a baggie to his head?
Stick him in the freezer?

What would ice do to the holes that have been bit in his ears and cheeks? How would this be of benefit?

(Note--the dog is not bleeding)

 

[Bigdog]

I can help with some of your questions.

Aspirin: 1/4 of a 325 milligram buffered aspirin per 10 pounds of pooch once or twice a day. In your case, that works out to a whole pill. NO TYLENOL OR ADVIL!

Ice: don't use directly. Use a washcloth soaked in cool water, turn occasionally and resoak every 30 minutes.

Pepper spray: is usually capsaicin (derived from peppers) and is oily which makes it spread quickly on moist skin. Best bet is a mild soap and water solution, baby soap is ideal.

Puncture wounds: trim hair around wound, apply Neosporin or similar ointment. Use sparingly on any wound the dog can lick. I highly recommend seeing a vet for punctures, dog bites get infected easily. Often times hair gets imbedded in the wound and festers. A small hole thru a cheek or an ear will probably clean up OK, watch for deep wounds in muscle tissue or into a joint.

On a final note, call animal control and report the dog that attacked you and your dog. If a dog isn't stopped by pepper spray, the next attack (on dog or human) could be fatal.

Good luck.

 

[Silverlily]

Like said before, mild soap and water. LOTS of water. Keep flushing the area as long as you can. I strongly recommend dr's visits from both of you in the morning.

 

[BlondGirl]

Thank you for the serious responses.

I showered a 2nd time and went to bed. For some reason, I did not feel the need to use any covers last night.... (I also decided that masturbating would be a negatory experience!)

I gave the dog some child version and dosed him according to the label by weight. As soon as we got home, we babyshampooed him with the garden hose and this morning it appears he spent the entire night out rolling in the dirt/mud-LOL First bath in months and he is now ultra filthy. I suppose we must hit the beach tonight! (My dog is a near-emaciated ADD dog--he is exceptionally hyperactive and a fence jumper=--he lives his entire life on the chain--except the rare times he either breaks it or slips through my grasp. The other dog is a chunk--people think I starve this one-LOLOLOL)

The other dog is a good dog--very well behaved--this is the first time I have seen him do this. (Granted, I don't walk my dogs in the neighborhood very often.)
The family seems typically responsible but lately they have let the dog run loose all the time--I expect they will put him back in the fence. The parents DID come over right after it happened to inquire about the event. I was a bit too freaked out still and shaking and tending to my dog's needs to be very productive.

I suppose it is time to put out the syrup of ipecac again. (This is how I have learned to get dogs put up that the owners are so lazy about. The dog eats my left overs with the vomit-inducer in it and then does what any normal being would do when sick--heads for home. After the dog pukes over the porch a couple of times, it becomes more of an inconvenience to step in the puke than it does to put the dog up. It is the least cruel way that I have found for people who routinely refuse to control their dogs. (We have seen dogs hit in front of our house--my son-as a toddler-saw one that freaked him on cars for a long time--it was horrible!!!)

Enough of my rambling--thanks for the intelligent offerrings.