Dead skin is dead skin. I'd trim it off to avoid catching it on something and having it tear off and reopen the wound. As long as there is no infection and you have feeling & movement you should be fine. If not we'll be calling you Lefty Lemur....
Re: (Semi) Medical Question
Dead skin is dead skin. I'd trim it off to avoid catching it on something and having it tear off and reopen the wound. As long as there is no infection and you have feeling & movement you should be fine. If not we'll be calling you Lefty Lemur....
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." *Jim Elliot*
Re: (Semi) Medical Question
Well, he's typing with wounded paws, so he obviously has function and intact nerve endings, etc. Just loose, white (from the cleaning process) skin remaining.
I wouldn't assume it (the skin) is "dead". Keep it clean and covered; change dressing 3 times a day. If it doesn't re-attach in 3 days, you might need a stitch or two, which your nurse friend can tend to.
Like IA said: "red & swollen" = professional medic... an ER at minimum.
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