This is 100% my fault,so before you start in on me,lets help my dog first.took my young female lab to crystal city,helped a fella with hunting cabin upgrades etc.Dog had never seen cotton tails,field mice,or prickly pear before,hell bent for leather,the little vernim took her on a tour of EVERY pear in the camp area.none in her eyes,but they did get in her tongue and #&&hole,and everywhere between.I got the big thorns out,but I have bad eyes and cant see the little ones.She is suffering miserably.Does anyone know how I can get whats left out of her.Thank you.TG

take her to the vet, asap!!

Either take her to the vet or give her a big dose of benadryl, some type of anti-inflamitory and a cold bath. If you dont know anything about the anti-inflamitory, dont do that part.

Duct tape will pull out those little tiny ones.

25mg benadryl already on board,breathing,heart rate,temp,all stable.tried warm shower with her but she wouldnt let me get at thorns.did manage to get a few out,but now there in some difficult areas of my anatomy.awaiting responce from neighbor with good eyes,might help with removal.need to figure out how to sedate dog safely.

tried regular duct tape,too much under coat,just got hair,tried gorilla tape,started getting thorns,but had too much dog stuck to tape as well.Vetech neighbor just stopped by,said might need to be sedated and picked by hand.

Im devestated,I didnt see it coming.cant afford big vet bill.but I wont give up on her,PLEASE keep suggestions coming.Ill keep trying,from the bottom of my heart,Thank you.Tom

Below is a link to a table that will give you the weight dosage for aspirin for you dog. It will ease pain and has an anti-inflammatory to make the swelling go down around the barbs and easier to remove with the tape.

http://www.vetarena.com/dogs-health-care-articles/273/aspirin-uses-administration-dosage-dogs.html

Aspirin and duct tape will do the trick

most of the thorns are out of molly,she feels SO much better,(so do I).I am very greatful for the info all have givin.in the world of outdoorsmen,there are some truely kind hearted individuals,Molly and I salute you.I am very handy to have as a contact,my services are available free to those that have helped Molly.Im here if you need me.Thank you.Tom 210-483-3623. PS- are there any other vet links for help with dogs with stupid owners.

Extra set of hands,good lighting, tweezers and a magnifying glass. The duck tape works on areas that she doesn't have thick fur.

Might have the Vet tech neighbor ask the vet what they would charge before you rule it out.

My wife picked up one of these a few years back in a thrift shop for $5... it's been the best thing for cleaning up those hard to see thorns in the dogs (and me)!

This forum is a good link for problems. You have a lot of different dog owners on here with a wide variety of ailments that they have seen or had happen to their pets. What works for one breed may not work on another and there are a lot of different breeds on here. That and Google your ailment.

20yro vetech didnt want to help with tweezers,Ill remember that next time her car needs work.98% thorns are out now,1% still in her muzzle,1% still in my tender area.combination of no sleep,and warm sunlight,this afternoon she let me get at those little devils while laying in the soft grass.both of us exausted,think ist safe to let her in the bed now.again,Molly and I thank all of yall.Tom