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About Melissa Wiser
Expertise
I have Raised, Socialized, Trained, and Acclimated Dogs for over 40 years. I have worked with Children, and recently have written a Book entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3 (4 or 5 or 6)...which encompasses a range from "Choosing the Right Dog for you and your Family"...to the Care, Training, and Medical needs of your puppy. My Co-Author is a Family Psychologist, and we emphasize "Motivational Tools" and Reasons to own a Dog for you and your Family....the Family that "Plays Together" ...."Stays Together"!

Experience
Raising, Training, and Teaching Individuals and Children the "Benefits" to Owning the "Right" Dog! My area of Expertise would encompasse over 40 years of experience with Breeding and Raising over 5 Breeds of Dogs.

Organizations
American Kennel Club

Publications
New Book Entitled: "AND PUPPY MAKES 3" (4 or 5 or 6)...to be out soon!

Education/Credentials
Two Years of Pre-Vet courses, As well as over 40 years of "Hands-On" Experience..with many Training Seminars as well as "One on One" individual Help sessions.

Awards and Honors
V 55 World Sieger Show in Germany Reserve Champion Siegerin here in the USA Many titles in Junior Handling,

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Expert: Melissa Wiser - 11/1/2009

Question
HI, I was petting my dog, Woody, a few minutes ago and came across a huge bloody gash , on his tail. I do not know how long it has been there, but i want to know what i can do to make it better, well at least a little bit. My dog is in pain, and refuses to let me put ointment on his tail. Could he be infected, could he have been bitten by another animal that could have rabies??!?! i do not know what to do ;( Thank You

Answer
Hannah;
There is always a chance of infection when a wound occurs!
I will recommend that you take him in to th vet as soon as possible. If you are not dealing with an emergency and constant blood gushing, then just keep a cold compress wrapped in a towel, and clean the area out with "Peroxide" which you can pour on him before he knows what is going on. If he is constantly bleeding, then do take him right away to the emergency Vet center...and they will talk to you about Rabies. If he has had his shot for Rabies, then you are in the clear either way.
If he is in pain, you can give him some baby aspirin crushed in some food, and watch him until the morning.
Let me know how he does.
Best wishes,
Melissa

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