Porcupine Quills

[Tuc]

I'm am so pissed off right now at my two GS dogs, both are full of quills. The old boy went through this once before but I see he didn't learn anything. This is the first time for my bitch and she decided to take a bite out of the porky. Pulling quills is a slow monotonous procedure....any suggestions to make it less painfull would be appreciated. You almost need a muzzle for german shepherds, they will bite during the process because those tiny arrows hurt on the way out. Grrrrrr 

[JIMMY 808]

I have pulled lots out myself but no more then ten or so at a time.  My dogs would nip at me and go for my face be carful tuc maybe it's vet time ?

[JIMMY 808]

If a vet is not an option tuc Is there anything slippery to lie the dog on like a tarp on a tail gate just so when they struggle they can't get a grip. Not for the faint of hart either who ever is helping you needs to be force full

[jboutdoors5]

yeah, if it's bad I'd say go to the vet. My brothers boxer would get into a porcupine till it was completely destroyed. The one time at the vet it was him, me, the vet and an assistant all working on getting them out of him. I mean you couldn't see his face for all the quills. Good luck.

[weeman]

L'Ouche for the dogs and the vet bill.

[Tuc]

Well guys and gals the hatefull deed is done and I did have to take them both to the Vet for a nap. Smoke had them in her tongue, bottom and roof of her mouth and some were broken off inside. The Vet said he seen worst but my two had a good dose of them.

Dr. Rob McLead in Kelvington is a GREAT guy, he had a very late supper on account of helping me and I sure appreciated it.

Two anesthetics, his time, two rabies shots (they were over due) and enough antibiotics for a few days......$103         Not bad!  Rob is the cheapest Vet in our area and he knows his stuff!

Hats off to Dr. Rob for saving the day!

[Lance Skene]

Just checkin... you know to snip off the ends before pulling them right? and use lots of peroxide?

[Tuc]

Thanx Lance, I did know that.