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• Steps
• Warning

Dogs are curious and mischievous creatures and are therefore prone to tearing, scratching or puncturing their skin by accident. Proper cleaning of the wound at home will heal your dog's wound and delay you a little if you cannot get your dog to the vet immediately. Proper cleaning of the wound also helps prevent infection as well as determine the severity of the wound.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Stop the dog's bleeding

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   Keep the dog alone. When you see that your dog is injured, keep it under control and calm him down if he becomes too agitated. Pat your dog by gently petting and cooing your dog. Be very calm on your own, even though you worry a lot about the dog. Dogs can read language and capture your voice very well. As a result, your dog can react to your behavior and obey you.

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   Muzzle if necessary. You need to protect yourself when treating your dog's wound. Dogs can be affectionate and friendly on a regular basis, but when they are in pain they can get more aggressive to protect themselves from further harm. If your dog starts growling, snapping at you, or having a history of biting people from previous agitation, you should gag the dog to protect yourself.
   • If you don't have a clear snout, wrap a leash or rope around the muzzle.
   • If your dog gets too agitated and becomes more aggressive, stop and take the dog to the vet immediately.
   • Protect yourself by wrapping your dog in a blanket or towel when taking your dog to the vet.

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   Stop bleeding. Before cleaning the wound, you should do something more important than stop the bleeding as soon as possible. If the blood is bleeding profusely from the wound, the dog is in serious danger of trauma to the artery. Therefore, the dog should be carefully stopped bleeding.
   • Press directly on the wound with clean and absorbent materials such as towels, rags, shirts, gauze, or even tampons.
   • Press the wound for 3-5 minutes, then check to see if the bleeding has stopped. Stopping pressure on the wound can interrupt or hinder the blood clotting that is forming.

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   Use garland for the wound only when absolutely necessary and as directed by your doctor. Gingko should be the last resort for bleeding. Incorrectly tying garo can lead to tissue death complications. Your dog may need surgery if blood circulation is blocked. If you don't know how to tie a garnet to your dog, call your veterinarian for specific instructions.
   • Wrap a clean towel or gauze around the dog's legs (don't wrap around the neck, chest or stomach).
   • Use a belt or lanyard to fix the gauze. Try to tie the rope over the wound and close to the dog's body.
   • Fix for no longer than 5-10 minutes and then remove the garnish to avoid permanent damage to the leg.
   • Apply moderate pressure to slow or stop bleeding without affecting the soft muscles and tissues.
   • Avoid hurting your dog while tying the garland.
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Part 2 of 3: Clean the wound

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   Shave the injured skin with an electric cutter. If the bleeding from the wound is uncontrollable, you should begin cleaning up the wound immediately. If the dog's coat is too long, you need to shave it away so that it can be safely cleaned. If you don't have a mower, you can use scissors to cut the dog's fur. However, avoid cutting too deeply to not cause further damage to the wound. Shaving around the wound helps you see the wound better, as well as prevents dirt build up and irritates the skin when the hairs puncture the wound.

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   Wash the wound with warm salt water. Dissolve 2 teaspoons of sea salt in 1 cup of warm water. Fill a syringe or syringe with salt water (without a needle), then gently spray the wound to clean it. Wash the wound until the skin tissue is clean.
   • If you don't have a straw or syringe, you can pour the saline directly over the wound.
   • If your dog has a foot injury, you can soak the dog's feet in a small bowl, dish or bucket of salt water for 3-5 minutes. Use a clean towel to dry your feet.

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   Disinfect the wound. Dilute Betadine (Povidine Iodine) or Nolvasan (Chlorhexidine) in warm water. Use this solution to wash or soak the wound. This solution can be used to wash the wound in the first place instead of salt water.

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   Dry the wound. Use a sterile gauze pad or clean and absorbent material to dry the wound. Do not rub the wound. Instead, use gentle blotting to avoid hurting or injuring the dog.

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   Apply antibiotic cream or antibiotic sprays that are safe for you. Spraying can scare the dog, even irritate it. Do not use creams or ointments to avoid accumulation of dirt in the wound and prevent the dog from licking all the medication. These products should only be used if they can prevent the dog from licking the medicated wound. You can apply a gauze dressing to protect it or use a dog-specific Elizabeth collar.
   • Avoid spraying the dog's eyes.
   • Steroid ointments such as Hydrocortisone or Betamethasone should not be used to avoid interrupting the healing process. Only antibiotic ointment should be used.
   • Do not use antifungal creams (Ketoconazole, Clotrimazole) unless directed by your veterinarian.
   • If you have any questions, you should call your veterinarian before applying the antibiotic to your dog's wound.

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   Check the wound daily. If you notice signs of infection, you should take your dog to the vet immediately. One sign of infection that you should watch out for is a foul-smelling wound with yellow, green, or gray pus. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Taking your dog to see a vet

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   See your veterinarian right away if your dog has eye injury. Any cut or damage to the eye can lead to permanent damage to the dog's vision. To increase resilience, you should take your dog to the vet immediately for treatment and treatment.

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   Get your dog to sew the wound if it is too deep. If the wound appears to be severe and cannot heal on its own, seek immediate veterinary medical attention. Wounds that penetrate deep through the skin and affect the muscles, tendons and internal fat need professional treatment. After the evaluation, the veterinarian can sew the dog's wound to help it heal.

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   See the veterinarian if your dog is bitten. The bites can damage tissue and are difficult to repair, so the mouth of the wound should be washed and squeezed by a veterinarian after anesthesia the dog. An animal's mouth is home to a lot of bacteria, so the dog is at greater risk of infection even if the bite doesn't seem serious.

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   Ask your veterinarian to squeeze fluid or open the wound if necessary. If the wound is filled with fluid and won't heal, ask your veterinarian to squeeze out all of the fluid. In addition, the veterinarian will also perform an opening surgery to remove damaged or infected tissue from the injured area. The veterinarian needs to anesthetize your dog when performing both procedures.

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   Ask your veterinarian about antibiotics. This medicine can treat or prevent infection that can take a long time to heal. Your veterinarian can evaluate the wound, identify signs of infection, and talk about giving your dog antibiotics if necessary. advertisement

Warning

• See the vet if the wound is deep, large, or bleeding heavily.
• Take your dog for medical examination if the wound becomes infected.