Accidents happen. Your dog's playful nature and curiosity may lead to cuts, scrapes, and punctures at some point in his life. Cleaning the wound properly at home will help him heal and may buy you some time if you can't get him to the vet immediately. Proper wound cleaning will prevent infection and help you and the vet tell how bad your pet's injury really is.
part 1:Stopping any Bleeding
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Calm the dog down. Once you notice that your dog is injured, get control of him and calm him down if he's over-excited. Soothe your dog by petting him gently and speaking to him in a low, calm voice. Make sure to stay calm yourself, even if you're worried. Your dog can read your body language and knows your voice intonations very well. He'll pick up on your behavior and follow your lead.
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Muzzle the dog if necessary. You need to keep your own safety in mind when handling an injured animal. Even if your dog is normally sweet and loving, he may lash out to protect himself from further pain. If you're at all worried for your safety — if your dog starts growling or snapping at you, or if the dog has a previous history of biting when agitated — muzzle your dog.
If you don't have a muzzle, wrap a leash or light rope around your dog’s muzzle.[1]
If he raises a big fuss, stop and get your pet to the veterinarian as safely as possible.
Protect yourself by putting a blanket or towel over him before moving him to the veterinary hospital.
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Address any bleeding you see. While cleanliness is important, it's actually more vital to stop profuse bleeding as soon as possible. If blood seems to be pulsing out of the wound, the dog likely has an arterial injury that could be very dangerous; pulsing blood should be taken very seriously.
Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean, absorbent material like a towel, washcloth, shirt, gauze, or even a feminine hygiene pad.
Keep pressure on the wound for 3-5 minutes before checking to see if the bleeding has stopped. If you keep taking off the pressure, you disturb the blood clot trying to form, and delay the process.
Apply a tourniquet only if needed and under expert instruction. A tourniquet should be your last resort to control bleeding. Applying one incorrectly can lead to complications that might result in tissue death. Your pet might need amputation if you cut off circulation. If you don't have training in applying a tourniquet to a dog, call your vet for expert instruction to go along with this general guideline.
Place a clean towel or pad around the limb (but not around the neck, chest, or abdomen).
Use a belt or leash to hold it in place. It should be placed above the wound, toward the body.
Leave it on for no more than 5 to 10 minutes before releasing the pressure to avoid permanent injury to the limb.
Use enough pressure to slow down or stop the bleeding, but avoid crushing the muscle and soft tissue.
Applying the tourniquet should not be painful to your pet.
part 2 :Cleaning the Wound....
part 1:Stopping any Bleeding
1
Calm the dog down. Once you notice that your dog is injured, get control of him and calm him down if he's over-excited. Soothe your dog by petting him gently and speaking to him in a low, calm voice. Make sure to stay calm yourself, even if you're worried. Your dog can read your body language and knows your voice intonations very well. He'll pick up on your behavior and follow your lead.
2
Muzzle the dog if necessary. You need to keep your own safety in mind when handling an injured animal. Even if your dog is normally sweet and loving, he may lash out to protect himself from further pain. If you're at all worried for your safety — if your dog starts growling or snapping at you, or if the dog has a previous history of biting when agitated — muzzle your dog.
If you don't have a muzzle, wrap a leash or light rope around your dog’s muzzle.[1]
If he raises a big fuss, stop and get your pet to the veterinarian as safely as possible.
Protect yourself by putting a blanket or towel over him before moving him to the veterinary hospital.
3
Address any bleeding you see. While cleanliness is important, it's actually more vital to stop profuse bleeding as soon as possible. If blood seems to be pulsing out of the wound, the dog likely has an arterial injury that could be very dangerous; pulsing blood should be taken very seriously.
Apply direct pressure to the wound using a clean, absorbent material like a towel, washcloth, shirt, gauze, or even a feminine hygiene pad.
Keep pressure on the wound for 3-5 minutes before checking to see if the bleeding has stopped. If you keep taking off the pressure, you disturb the blood clot trying to form, and delay the process.
Apply a tourniquet only if needed and under expert instruction. A tourniquet should be your last resort to control bleeding. Applying one incorrectly can lead to complications that might result in tissue death. Your pet might need amputation if you cut off circulation. If you don't have training in applying a tourniquet to a dog, call your vet for expert instruction to go along with this general guideline.
Place a clean towel or pad around the limb (but not around the neck, chest, or abdomen).
Use a belt or leash to hold it in place. It should be placed above the wound, toward the body.
Leave it on for no more than 5 to 10 minutes before releasing the pressure to avoid permanent injury to the limb.
Use enough pressure to slow down or stop the bleeding, but avoid crushing the muscle and soft tissue.
Applying the tourniquet should not be painful to your pet.
part 2 :Cleaning the Wound....
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