How to Clean a Dog Wound
Dogs are like children--they are always getting into something. If you are a dog owner, you are inevitably going to have to deal with a sore or a wound of some sort from time to time. You can diagnose, clean and treat most any wound, but see your vet for a more serious situation. It's easier than you may think to treat your pet at home, help them heal, and avoid those expensive vet bills.
Things You'll Need
- Scissors or clippers
- Mild soap and warm water
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Cotton balls
Instructions
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Diagnose the wound. One of the most common problems dogs have is called a "hot spot." They will lick it often, and the hair will begin to disappear around it. Sometimes it has pus and blood around it.
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Clip the hair from around your dog's wound to allow you to see it and clean it properly and let the wound heal without any hair getting stuck to it. Scissors will work, but clippers are better.
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Clean the wound with a mild soap and warm water, and be sure all the soap is rinsed out. Gently pat the area dry.
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Pour hydrogen peroxide on the wound, or dab it on with a cotton ball several times a day. It's not a problem if your dog licks at it a little. Whenever your dog goes outside, clean the wound as soon as he comes back in and reapply the hydrogen peroxide.
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Tips & Warnings
If the wound is itchy, consider giving your dog some Benadryl.
Call your vet if the wound does not heal within a week or gets worse.
See your vet if you believe your dog has something serious, such as a poisonous animal bite or a deep cut that looks infected.
- Photo Credit dog image by Michal Tudek from Fotolia.com
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Sean, I hope you don't mind if I ask you a question too. I have a 15 year old shih tuz. She has infected teeth because tha vet said she was too old to put under. That was a year ago. I can't get pills down her anymore, so I was wondering if there is an injection they can give her. She also has been getting sores on her body that I treat with neusourin. What could they be from? The Vets acts like she is so old that I should put her down. She still eats good,& seems to be doing fairly well. I think if I could get rid of the infection she would be much better. What do you think? Thank you for your time.
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I mean the mini p has had all his shots, and he is full grown. by the way the wound is actually a couple bite marks but what could I do to help little dwight out?
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Can anyone please help me? I have a 1month old german shepherd pup and a miniature pinchser bit him on the shoulder. I thought the wound would heal and 2 days have passed and now his hair on the wound is sticky, do I need to take him to the vet to check it out? The miniature pincher does not have.
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How about taking it to a veterinarian for an exam?
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my dog is just a puppy.. and she is crying when we are touching it, i dont know what to do to? can you help me pls.
