How can I treat my dog's paw injury at home?
Terrance Shields
2025-08-18 15:52:40
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If your pet has a small wound or graze, that is not bleeding heavily, gently run water over it for as long as your pet will tolerate to help to remove as much dirt and bacteria as possible. Use salt water or clean lukewarm tap water. You can make saltwater by adding one teaspoon of salt to a pint of cooled (previously boiled) water. Clean your dog’s wound two to three times daily with salt water. Don’t use anything else to clean the wound unless you have spoken to your vet - even veterinary antiseptics can slow down healing. If your dog’s wound is minor, you may be able to treat it at home. Prevent your pet from causing further damage to their wound by using a buster collar, body suit or a protective sock. Monitor for infection, signs of infection include heat, itching, swelling, discharge and redness.
Orlo Kovacek
2025-08-15 13:24:46
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Your dog's paw will most likely need attention from a trained veterinarian. However, some less severe injuries can be handled at home. Clean and remove debris. Carefully remove debris like thorns, nails, glass, or rocks from your dog's paw pad. Rinse the wound with cool, clean water. Apply antibacterial ointment. Gently massage an antibacterial ointment into the wound to prevent infection. Bandage the wound. Wrap the wound with a bandage to protect it and prevent bleeding. Monitor the healing and change the bandage daily. The tricky part in treating paw pad injuries is keeping the dog from licking the wound. You may have to use a surgical cone and limit your dog's activity for a while. You might also experiment with boots specially designed to protect healing paws.
Dalton Hickle
2025-08-02 00:17:06
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If your dog licks at their pads or limps, they may have a foot pad that is torn, punctured, or burned. Clean the wound. Look for debris or foreign objects such as glass or metal shards that may be lodged in the pad. Use mild antibacterial soap to disinfect the wound. Control bleeding by applying pressure to the wound with a clean towel. Apply a bandage to contain the wound. Use non-adherent gauze pads to cushion the bottom of the foot and absorb blood. Change the bandage daily. If the wound continues to bleed or gapes open after three days, visit your veterinarian who can provide antibiotics and pain medication to promote faster healing.