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How to heal a wound on a dog's paw?
Bella Botsford
2025-10-22 11:39:28
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If you find a wound on your pet, check them for other injuries, keep the wound clean and if necessary, have them assessed by a vet. Minor wounds can often be treated at home. Deep/large wounds should always be checked by a vet. All wounds, no matter how big or small should be monitored for signs of infection as they heal. 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. Cleaning 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. Monitor for infection Signs of infection include heat, itching, swelling, discharge and redness. Take your pet to the vet if you are concerned their wound is becoming infected, or if it hasn’t healed within a few days.
Lloyd Abshire
2025-10-11 22:47:02
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If your dog’s wound is bleeding, you should attempt to stop the bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound with an absorbent dressing, such as dry gauze, followed by a layer of bandage material or a clean, dry cloth.
Gently clean the wound and surrounding area to remove any debris.
This will keep the wound edges clean, reduce the potential for re-infection, and allow new healthy tissue to develop.
Administer all medications as prescribed.
Your veterinarian may prescribe antibiotics or antibiotic cream to apply to the wound.
Do not discontinue antibiotics for any reason, unless you have been instructed to do so by your veterinarian.
Warm tap water is recommended for cleaning most wounds.
Warm saline (salt solution) may also be used.
You can make saline by adding approximately one level teaspoon (5 mL) of salt or Epsom salt to two cups (500 mL) of water.
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