How to Treat Your Dog’s Wounds at Any Stage

Published A Few Days Ago
ADVERTISEMENT

To ensure your dog’s injury heals properly, there are steps to follow from start to finish. Know from the get-go how to take care of your dog’s wound at every stage.

Do you know how to properly treat a wound if your dog is ever injured? To provide first aid right away and ensure your pet will feel relief and begin to heal promptly, check out the wound care tips below. And remember that you can always consult your veterinarian for advice, especially in the case of severe wounds and injuries.

Initial Cleaning and Wound Bed Prep

ADVERTISEMENT

Minor wounds, such as cuts and scrapes, can be treated at home. But if an injury has fully penetrated your pooch’s skin, as in the case of a bite wound, for example, or if the injury involves a big part of the dog’s body or a sensitive area, you should see your vet right away.

Treating a minor wound promptly will help prevent infection, and it all starts with cleaning the site of the injury. Start by using electric clippers in order to shave the fur around the wound. Be careful not to cut the skin, and remove all of the hair to reduce the risk of contamination. Focus on wiping away the hair with a clean and dry paper towel. Applying a water-based lubricant prior to clipping may make it easier to remove the hair.

Next, wash the injured area using warm water, making it a point to remove all visible debris before gently patting the area dry. Then apply an antiseptic solution that won’t sting, such as chlorhexidine, before applying an antimicrobial ointment. Make sure your dog doesn’t lick the ointment off his skin, and use wound dressing only if necessary.

Ongoing Maintenance Care for Wounds

ADVERTISEMENT

While your dog’s wound is healing, it’s important to keep it moist and clean to prevent contamination and infection, as well as to ensure healing occurs as quickly as possible.

Two or three times daily, clean debris from the wound site, if there is any, and apply more antiseptic and more ointment until your dog’s skin has healed. If you notice that the wound starts to get worse or it does not resolve in a week, it’s best to consult your vet.

Products That Can Help Heal Your Dog’s Wounds

Every Vetericyn Plus® product is easy to use and non-toxic. You won’t find any tea tree oil, steroids, or antibiotics in this company’s line of products, so they are safe for use on your dog, including around the mouth, ears, nose, and eyes. Plus, they’re recommended by veterinarians, they provide microbial inhibition effectiveness of 99.9% against a broad range of microorganisms, and they’re manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility.

Here are a few of the many Vetericyn Plus products that you can use to treat your dog’s wounds:

Keep in mind that it’s important to be proactive, so rather than waiting for a wound to occur, focus on maintaining the cleanliness of your dog’s ears, eyes, and skin, removing debris that can accumulate from time spent outside. With the right strategy and Vetericyn products, you can help ensure your dog will be injury-free.

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

You May Like

Cleaning Cat Teeth: A Guide to Dental Care for Cats

You need to take steps each day to be certain your cat''s mouth is healthy. Here''s a quick guide on how to keep those cat teeth clean and healthy!
Anatolian Cat

The Anatolian cat is very loving and affectionate towards their human companions. Despite their large size, they are gentle, especially around children.
Purple Crowned Lorikeet

Thanks to their small size and relatively quiet behavior, Purple Crowned Lorikeet is a great choice for an apartment pet.
Miniature Australian Shepherd

If you are looking for a small, compact and smart dog with the strong work ethic of a much larger breed, consider the Miniature Australian Shepherd.
Why Dental Health Is So Important For Dogs?

Here are some important reasons why you need to keep your dog’s smile healthy Dental health is often overlooked in dogs. Owners expect their dogs to ha…
Mud Turtle

The Mud Turtle is a popular breed of turtle that is kept as a pet. These low maintenance turtles are a good choice for those who are beginners.
Meet Willow, an Aussie Cat Living Her Best Van Life

After selling everything he owns, Willow''s dad remodeled a van into a tiny home on wheels. Since then, the duo has been traveling all around Australia.
Tenterfield Terrier

The Tenterfield Terrier was developed in Australia and it is just as popular for its ability to hunt small prey as for its aptitude as a family companion.
Adoptable Dog of the Week- Isabella

Our Adoptable Dog of the Week is Isabella, a one year old Beagle and Boxer mix from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated.
Indoor Dog Fitness Ideas To Keep Your Dog Moving This Winter

Don’t let winter curb your dog’s exercise – we’ve got some indoor activities to get you moving We all tend to hibernate in the winter…
English Setter

Generally easy-going, the English Setter is prone to obedience and loyalty. This dog was originally bred for hunting, like many others its pedigree.
Bordatella: Kennel Cough Symptoms And Treatments

Also referred to as Bordatella, this illness is not just a common cold. Be on the lookout for these kennel cough symptoms and know what to do about it.
Best Dog Anxiety Vests

Dog anxiety vests can relax your pet in triggering situations by relying on the soothing power of applied pressure. Read on to learn more!
Egyptian Mau

The Egyptian Mau cat''s intelligence and his unquestioned loyalty to his humans makes these irrepressible personable cats almost enchanting to be around.
The Debate Over Anesthesia- and Sedation-Free Pet Dentistry

To sedate or not to sedate - that''s the question when it comes to anesthesia-free pet dentistry. Are there any benefits to the sedation-free procedure?