Accidents, bacterial infections, or altercations with other animals are some of the common causes of dog wounds, says Mohit Bansal, founder of Dear Pet, K2 Group. “Wounds of any kind, whether small or deep, can cause big trouble for your dog, if not addressed immediately. Therefore it is essential to learn a few steps to treat superficial dog wounds at home, he suggested. Clip the hair around the wounded area and spread the water-based lubricant/electric clippers/scissors/disposable razor to remove shaved hair from the wound. Apply wound sprayFor an extra layer of protection, use wound spray to keep fleas, flies, and bugs enter the wounded area.

Source: Indian Express July 17, 2021 06:56 UTC