Top tips for treating cuts and scrapes, bandaging a paw wound

Injuries can happen no matter how careful you are as a pet parent. While some situations require emergency treatment; some basic pet First Aid will allow you to treat minor cuts and scrapes.

Knowing how to clean and bandage your pet’s paw is a helpful skill, one in which, you can master quickly. PetSure’s Masterclass video shows vet-approved ways to safely wrap a bandage and remove dirt and debris from abrasions.

You can also check out PetSure’s guide below to help you identify what products you will need to create an at-home pet First Aid kit.

FAQs – How to care for cuts and correctly apply a bandage

How do you clean a minor dog wound?

If your pet has a superficial wound like a cut or a scrape, start with cleaning the wound to keep away infection. Do this with clean cotton pads, warm water, or saline solution. Purchase saline solution over the counter at chemists, or Use warm soapy water

What types of injuries should be treated by a vet?

If your pet has been injured, it is best that your pet receive veterinary attention, because minor cuts can become infected if they are not cared for correctly.

What do you need for an at-home pet First Aid wound care kit?

· Cotton pads and saline solution for washing away any dirt or debris.
· Non-stick dressings (sterile pads that can be cut to the shape of the wound)
· Absorbent cotton strip bandages
· Cohesive bandage (this is a type of bandage you wrap over a strip bandage. It doesn’t stick to skin or fur, but sticks to itself, but you need to be careful not to wrap this too tight, as over tight cohesive bandage can reduce/ cut off blood flow to the area that you are bandaging)

 For more tips about your dog’s wellness click here and cat’s wellness click here.

References

https://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2013/april/how-to-take-care-of-your-pets-minor-wounds-30187

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