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Splinters

Dogs and cats don't get splinters very often because their skin is protected pretty well by fur. But on the less hairy areas, such between the toes or on the lower legs, they can get thorns or splinters tuck into their skin. These are not particularly dangerous, but they can be very painful and can often cause infection unless treated with antibiotics.

Hunting dogs are especially prone to splinters. Because they run through woods and fields or swim in ponds and lakes, they can get jumbo-size splinter that look more like pieces of sticks. Dogs and sometimes cats can run into bushes and get sticks jammed into their chests, and hunting dogs often ram into underwater trees or fence posts while swimming.

It can be hard to tell from the outside how deeply a large splinter intrudes into the body, and some injuries can be life-threatening. Any time a dog or cat has a large splinter or stick fragment stuck deep in the chest or trunk, he needs medical attention as soon as possible. Small splinters in the feet and legs can usually be removed with first aid.

Trim the Fur

If your pet is very furry, you may need to clip the fur to get a clear view of the splinter. While you are clipping, be careful not to cut off the end of the splinter or push it in deeper.

Wash the Area

Wash the area with soap and water to get rid of any bacteria on the wound. You can use a mild antiseptic liquid soap. Be sure to rinse off the suds thoroughly.

Clean your Tweezers

Clean blunt-tipped metal tweezers by wiping them with rubbing alcohol, then placing them under running water. Wipe them dry with a gauze pad before you use them.

Remove the Splinter

Grab the end of the splinter firmly with the tweezers and pull it out in the direction that it entered the skin. You may need to carefully tease open the skin around the splinter first with a clean needle before trying to remove it.

Encourage the Wound to Bleed

Splinters are incredibly dirty and can carry infections debris into the skin. So if the wound bleeds a bit, that's good because it can flush debris out of the wound. You can gently press on both sides of the wound to prompt it to bleed a small amount.

Wash the Wound Again

Once the splinter has been removed, wash the sore area again.

If the splinter was in the foot or lower leg, it's a good idea to use warm water and Epsom salts to soak the area for 10 min at a time twice a day for 3 days. This will help the body eject any leftover debris and bacteria that may have been left behind in the wound.

Follow-Up Care

For wounds that aren't easy to soak with a foot bath, continue to use the hot, wet compresses for 2 days after the splinter is gone. The warmth increases blood circulation to the area to help speed healing.

Even when you're able to remove the splinter successfully at home, antibiotics are important to prevent infection from developing. An injection at the vet's office may be followed by a week's worth of pills, depending on the severity of the wound.

Stick-size splinters that have been removed can leave large wounds that you'll need to keep clean. Wash the area as needed with mild antiseptic liquid soap to help speed the healing and prevent infection from developing.
 
2IslandDog Open House (15 Dec 2007, Saturday) - 11am to 3pm

We are proud to announce that our retail/show room/boarding facility has finally open!!

We are inviting our supportive members to come on down to join us at this joyous event where we bring you FREE GIFTS and MORE DISCOUNT during this day. New arrivals will also be featured.

We are located at 432 Race Course Road

Do make the date 15 Dec 2007 available and free on your calendar to come and view our new venue. In the future, it will be by appointment only.

Hugo and Cookie and 2IslandDog Team are looking forward to serve you better.




SKC Dog Show on 4 Nov 2007

2IslandDog will be participating at the coming SKC Dog Show in Nov 2007. We will be holding our very own GSS, so make a date with us and come check up our great buy. This will be a sale you can miss!

In addition, there will be new festive product for your beloved pooch on the coming festive season.

Hugo & Cookie are looking forward to meet you there.




2Islanddog is featured at Her World, Feb 2007

Our Metrol Bowl is being featured. It shown the popularility of our Wetnoz's products.

      

2IslandDog is featured at Citta Balla, Feb 2007

Our Metrol Bowl is being featured at the 'New Product' section. It shown the popularility of our Wetnoz's products.

      

SKC Dog Show on 4 Feb 2007

2IslandDog will be participating our 1st 2007 road show at the coming SKC Dog Show on 4 Feb. We will be holding CNY sale. So make a date with us and come check up our great buy. This will be a sale you won't wanna miss!




2IslandDog Christmas Sales

Christmas is round the corner again. What's the most joyous thing is to give your beloved pet a perfect gift? The annual 2IslandDog Christmas sales will sure get you to enjoy the festive with your pet in joy.



Takashimya's Gift Fair 2006

We are pleased to announce that we will be participating in the coming Gift Fair held by Takashima at the B2 event hall from 31 August to 10 September 2006. There will be a section cater for pets and pets' owners. New products will be featured and exclusive 2IslandDog's hampers will also be sold. Come on down to support us and we are sure you will enjoy this shopping experience.

         

SKC Dog Show on 2 July 2006

2IslandDog will be participating at the coming SKC Dog Show in July 2006. We will be holding our very own GSS, so make a date with us and come check up our great buy. This will be a sale you can miss!

Hugo & Cookie are looking forward to meet you there.




Tokyo Pet Show 2006

We went for a business and holiday trip to Tokyo on 26 March 2006. We've an opportunity to attend their Pet Show and it was an enrichment experience. We came across new ideas and products that are unavailable in S'pore. And hopefully one day, our pet products can be as colorful as them.

         

2IslandDog is featured at the latest Petshoppe 2006!

Get a copy now and find out about us. New products will be featured and you can have a better insight to our bosses and our concepts.



Ear ad on this issue of Clubpets Vol 18 (Dec/Feb 2006)!

You can catch our ad at the 'Breed Focus - The Coon Cat'. Its our effort to promote our cat section. 2IslandDog has extended our services to our feiline friends. Cat lovers come check up our cat section!



Family Festival at Expo from 18 to 20 November 2005

2IslandDog will be in for this mega event, and this is the first year pet section is being feature. We hope all members can come and join us, especially those who missed the last SKC Dog Show.

Hugo & Cookie will be looking forward to seeing you.


         

SKC Dog Show on 6 November 2005

2IslandDog will be participating at the coming SKC Dog Show in November 2005. This time, more offer will be given and new products will be introduced. Make a date with us and come check up our new arrival.

Hugo & Cookie will be looking forward to seeing you.



2IslandDog has meow its way to The Cat Whisperer

Now you can find our selected cat products at The Cat Whisperer, located at 307 Tanjong Katong Road. It is an only well stock pet shop that cater sorely on cat products. Open to late. Cat lovers can now have a venue to meet and make easy purchase.



Pet Expo Thailand 2005

On 30th July, we made a trip to the pet expo held at Queen Sirkit Center in Bangkok. It was a very delightful and fruitful trip as we have come across many products that are design and made in Thailand.

We have also met many proud dog owners.

Most importantly, we are pleased that Thailand society is one fill with compassion and love towards anmials. There are many non-profit organizations for stray dog and cat and societies that aim to educate people of responsible dog ownership. For their own king is a very good example.

This trip, we hope to bringforth more enriching quality products to our value customers. In the very near future, you will get to see more new interesting products from 2IslandDog.

         

Catch us at this issue of Clubpets Vol 16 (Jun/Aug 2005)!

At this issue, it writes about 'Cool Pet Links', and how 2IslandDog has becoming one of the few hottest sites. You will learn how we come about and what we have offered you with an amusingly stylish products. Get a copy now!



Asia Pets 2004

Look us up at Asia Pets 2004 held at Suntec City from 17 to 19 December.

We will be launching our very own brand; LeonaWorks. You will also get to see our new arrival. More freebies and discounts will be giving away. So, come on down to join us at this exciting event.



Celebrate Christmas with 2IslandDog!

During this season of love and giving, 2IslandDog is having its first Christmas sale of up to 70%.

Don't miss this opportunity to pampared your furkids with more good buy. You may even find a thing or two as Christmas gifts.



HappiCritters' Anniversary Sale

HappiCritters at 87A Serangoon Garden Way, is having their anniversary sale. It is now on till the end of November 2004. There will be a 10% off on our 2IslandDog products.

So, come on down to enjoy the discount! You will be pleased with the new selection of our products.

Happy shopping!




Check out our Wetnoz products at this issue of Clubpets Vol 13 (Oct/Nov 2004)!


At this issue of 'Living Luxe', 2IslandDog's Wetnoz products were being introduced. How can you live luxurious without one at your household? It's just amusingly stylish!



2IslandDog is now available at HappiCritters

Now you can feel, see and purchase some of our selected products at HappiCritters at Serangoon Gardens. This is the only shop, amongst the many other pet shops at the Serangoon Garden, that carry Abady products. Now, it is also the only one, at that area, to find our latest range of products.

So, come on down to see it yourself!

         

2IslandDog is on I-Weekly!!

Get a copy now! You will find our new products being featured and many more ....

      

Catch us at this issue of Clubpets Vol 12 (Aug/Sept 2004)!

2IslandDog was being interviewed and featured on this issue of Clubpets. Get one now and understand the code of setting up 2IslandDog.

         

Road Tour: The Singapore Kennel Club Championship Dog Show

Organiser: The Singapore Kennel Club
Venue: Singapore Expo
Date: 5 September 2004

Those that missed us the last event, here come the 2IslandDog road show once again!! Join us and view our new arrivals. Introduce our local designer, custom made doggies' accessories. We will also be giving discount of up to 50% off on our selected items. Freebies and discount coupons will be giving away. Don't let this opportunity goes by, make a date with us!



Road Tour: The Singapore Kennel Club Championship Dog Show

Organiser: The Singapore Kennel Club
Venue: Singapore Expo
Date: 25 July 2004

We will be at the SKC dog show again!! Come and join us on this one of the biggest show in the year. You will be able to view some of our latest collections. We will be giving 15% off to all our customers. So do make a date with us!

         

Catch us at this issue of Clubpets Vol 11 (Jun/Jul 2004)!

2IslandDog was featured on this June issue of Clubpets. Get one now and view our colourful collections and intro. You will be delighted by the wonderful features of our products.

         

2IslandDog is now available at Noo Age Dog Company

Now, you can feel, see and purchase some of our selected products at Noo Age Dog Co. (formerly known as Pawprint Pet Shop) at Teban Gardens. The new shop has its opening on 22 May 2004. You are most welcome to drop by to view our products and also their wide range of products and services for your pets.



Road Tour: The Singapore Kennel Club Championship Dog Show

Organiser : The Singapore Kennel Club
Venue : Singapore Expo
Date : 28 March 2004

2IslandDog was at the SKC dog show, for the first time, to showcase our on-line products. The products were well received by the crowd who was fascinated by their uniqueness and pretty designs. We also received well feedback and this has help us in creating awareness of our webby. Be sure to catch us at our next road show and you will not be disappointed.

         
 
 
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