What can I put on my dog's paw pad wound?
Noelia Schamberger
2025-08-07 11:34:58
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For a minor wound, you can clean your dog’s wound two to three times daily with salt water.
You can make saltwater by adding one teaspoon of salt to a pint of cooled (previously boiled) 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 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.
If there is something inside the wound, don’t try to remove it and avoid putting any pressure on it.
If your dog’s wound is large, very painful, bleeding heavily or has something stuck in it, contact your vet ASAP.
Prevent your pet from causing further damage to their wound by using a buster collar, body suit or a protective sock.
Mercedes Labadie
2025-08-07 11:05:03
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Use clean water or a saline solution to rinse the dog paw cut gently.
Avoid using hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, as these can be too harsh and damage the tissue further.
Apply gentle pressure to the cut using a clean cloth or gauze pad until the bleeding stops.
Use non-stick sterile gauze pads to cushion the bottom of your dog's cut paw pad.
This will absorb any blood and help decrease your dog's pain when walking on the foot.
To keep the gauze in place, wrap your dog's entire foot in a self-sticking bandage such as Vetwrap or Well & Good.
You can find these wraps at most well-stocked pet supply stores.
Some brands even come coated in bitter flavoring to discourage your dog from chewing the bandage.
Wrap your dog's foot from their toes to their ankle.
Remember not to wrap the bandage too tightly - you should be able to slip two fingers between the bandage and your dog's skin.
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