1. Dog skin abrasions
Fresh wounds
Small wounds:
You can apply iodine directly, or 5% gentian violet liquid.
Keep the wound dry and hygienic by applying iodine every day.
Large wound area and bleeding:
Press with sterile cloth or clean cotton cloth to stop bleeding;
Wash the wound with normal saline or 0.1% Sinjieer solution;
5% iodine tincture or 0.1% Sinjieer solution to disinfect the wound;
Sulfonamide or antibiotic powder to reduce inflammation of the wound.
If the blood flow does not stop, it is recommended to go to the veterinary hospital for bandaging and sutures.
purulent wounds
3% hydrogen peroxide solution or 0.1% Sinjieer solution to flush out the pus;
Shave or shave 3-4cm around the wound;
Snip off necrotic tissue (nothing can be omitted);
Apply 5% iodine and spray with a skin spray to promote Wound healing;
Oral cephalosporin or amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium to reduce inflammation;
Deep wound infection is recommended to go to pet hospital for suture.
2, dog scratches/bites
After a dog fights and is scratched and bitten, it can be treated according to the treatment method of the fresh wound;
After the wound is treated, pay attention to wear an Elizabethan ring to the dog to prevent the dog from licking the wound and infecting bacteria;
If the dog has not been vaccinated against rabies, it is recommended to go to the veterinary hospital for vaccination in time to avoid contracting the rabies virus.
3. dog scald/burn
fire, steam, boiling water Burns and burns caused by high temperature can be collectively referred to as burns.
According to the severity, it can be divided into the following three categories:
First-degree burns:
Epidermal layer damage, arterial congestion, local mild redness, swelling, Heat and pain.
Treatment method:
Rinse immediately with cold water for more than 20 minutes, and the water flow should not be too large;
Apply safflower oil or scald cream, usually 7 It can heal on its own in about a day, and it is not easy to leave scars.
Second-degree burns:
Injury to the epidermis and dermis, with plasma exudation, local blisters, redness, swelling, and pain .
Treatment:
Rinse the wound gently with cold water until it cools
Protect the wound from touching anything, including a soft towel;
Transfer to the hospital for treatment in time. If you cannot go to the hospital for the time being, apply iodophor and scald cream at home.
If the damage to the dermis is minor, it can heal in 7-20 days without leaving scars;
If the damage to the dermis is serious, it can heal in 20-30 days with mild scarring .
Third-degree burns:
The full-thickness or subcutaneous tissue is damaged, forming eschar, and the wound is dry, hard, and painless.
Treatment method:
Transfer to the hospital for treatment in time. Dogs with severe burns are recommended to be hospitalized;
If the limbs are burned, pay attention to separating the toes to avoid adhesion.
4, dogfracture
Yes Displacement of both ends of the fracture, limb deformation, shortening/lengthening, bending of the affected limb, and abnormal walking posture were observed; the sound of bone friction can be heard at the broken end of the bone.
Treatment methods:
Prevent movement? Avoid further displacement of the fracture end due to movement or serious complications;
Ligation to stop bleeding? Use bandages, cloth strips ligation with sulfa, rope, etc. to reduce exudation;
Disinfection and anti-inflammatory? Apply iodine to the affected area for disinfection; use sulfanilamide powder for wound anti-inflammatory; Fixed to prevent continued movement;
Transfer to the doctor in time? Send the doctor to the doctor in time for diagnosis, and perform surgical repair after anesthesia.
5. dogsprain
joint swelling, heat, pain, The dog is showing signs of lameness.
Treatment methods:
Cold compress: within 48 hours of sprain, an ice pack can be applied to the dog to reduce exudation;
resting: limit the dog’s activities and reduce joint wear and tear ;
Analgesia: feed anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as meloxicam tablets;
Hot compress: 72 hours later, use turpentine or activating oil for hot compress and smear stimulation.
