WDenches are typically not very athletic, so when it comes to keeping your dog safe in the event of a injury, choosing a place and time to repair a wound is important. In addition, having access to a wound bandage and/
a doctor’s visit is recommended to prevent re-opening of the wound and infection.
At home, you can fix a wound by applying pressure directly onto the wound with an adhesive bandage or cloth pad, removing some pressure as you go. Then, you can decide whether to cover the wound or let nature take its course.
If you decide to cover the wound, try not pulling too tight or removing all of the material from the bandage as this could cause damage to the skin and lead to more bleeding. If you choose not to cover the wound, then do so with some painAvailable resources: A pain management program can help reduce any pain your dog may be experiencing. Using prescription strength acetaminophen (Tylenol) or paracetamol (Vicodin) for pain control is ideal as these drugs are not usually used for wounds due to their strong effect on muscle contractions.
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Apply rubbing alcohol to the wound
Rubbing alcohol is a great tool to have at home when treating dog wounds. It can be used as a bandage, cleaning agent, and wound ointment.
When applied onto a wound, it can slow the bleeding and prevent infections. It can also stop the flow of lymphatic system which carries away waste from the blood.
To use, place a small amount of alcohol on the wound and gently massage until it has soaked into the skin. If needed, more alcohol can be added and again, gently rubbed in until the bleeding has stopped.
By using rubbing alcohol as a dressing, it will also help preserve any skin underneath.
Put a few drops of antibiotic ointment on the wound
After a fight or rough play, it is important to treat a dog’s wound for infection. This includes putting an antibiotic ointment on the wound when the dog is still conscious and still able to put pressure on the wound.
Danes are known for having a reputation for being tough dogs. While that may be true in some situations, your dog should still be taken to the vet when necessary.
When taking your dog to the vet, it is important to explain what treatment you am using and why. Depending on what type of dog you have, the vet may suggest different things to prevent drug resistance, but all dogs should get antibiotics applied around the wound every day to prevent infection.
It is also wise to bring her home after treatment if it was successful enough so she can recover.
Cover the wound with a bandage
A bandage or gauze pad covered with a cloth or t-shirt covered in bandage or gauze is the most common way to treat a dog’s wound.
If you do not have any of these items on your home medicine list, you can buy some cheap non-stick pads and wrap the wound with it. Or if you have scissors, buy an adequate length of scissors to cover the wound and then wrap the bottom of the scissors with plastic tape.
The idea behind covering a wound is to prevent water from getting into the wound and preventing blood from clotting. If blood does flow through the cut, then this may help promote healing as well as reducing pain during healed.
Keep the wounded area elevated
If you can keep the area above the level of the wound below clean, dry and covered with a bandage, it will help prevent infection.
Also, keeping the wound cool is important. If the area is warm, chances are bacteria and virus are more likely to survive to grow and spread. If the wound is cold, this helps prevent a response from taking in heat.
By letting it warm up quickly, chances are you will have a better chance of healing it. If you have to take her to the veterinary office for treatment, this office should have better resources to deal with wounds.
A wound kit or labeled bag should be provided so that you can give appropriate care for your dog. At the veterinary office, they may even provide these tools if you do not have them at home.
Take your dog to the vet if the bleeding does not stop after 10 minutes
If the wound is very large or deep, you can try to stop the bleeding with topical anesthetic foam or powder applied to the wound.
An elevated temperature and/or warm water administration will also help stop the bleeding. If your dog has a particularly heavy injury, such as a major bleed like a open heart attack, then it may be necessary to carry him in a stretcher until you find an assistance animal.
Once you locate an aid animal, take the dog to the vet as soon as possible. Thevet may need to use some kind of cautery or cautive in order for the cut to stop bleeding on its own.
If your dog is still conscious and able to respond, try applying some clove oil around the wound if it is severe.
For deep wounds, cover it with a clean, dry dressing and apply pressure using a cloth or paper towel until help arrives
Once the help arrives, the first step is to elevate the wound above the ground so air can get to it.
Then, check to see if there is bleeding and if so, apply a few more layers of a moistened bandage until you find one that fits your dog.
If no bleeding occurs, remove the bandage and let it dry before putting another on. If more treatment is needed, then start over!
Some wounds become infected faster than others, and knowing which ones your dog has may help you decide when it is time to treat them yourself.Interventionist versus noninterventionist: Which dogs need which treatments?
When deciding what treatments your dog needs, keep in mind that they are large with strong muscles and that they may be antibiotic resistant.