There may be a loss of bowel and bladder function as the nervous system shuts down. The caregiver - usually a nurse or hospice caretaker - may suggest a catheter to collect urine; you can also place absorbent pads on the bed in case of accidents.
Fibroblasts begin entering the wound site two to five days after wounding as the inflammatory phase is ending, and their numbers peak at one to two weeks post-wounding. By the end of the first week, fibroblasts are the main cells in the wound. Fibroplasia ends two to four weeks after wounding.
The disease in sheep and goats is normally self-limiting, and clears without treatment within three to four weeks. Early manual removal of scabs will delay healing. Antibiotics are not necessary, unless secondary bacterial infection occurs. Scabby mouth sores on the legs are susceptible to fly strike.