Can dogs wash wounds with normal saline? Pay attention to these things
Cleaning wounds is the most correct and scientific method, because saline is sterile. Using it to wash the wounds will be better than rinsing them directly with clean water, and will not cause the wounds to become inflamed by infection with bacteria. However, cleaning the wound with normal saline is only the first step in treating the wound, and the subsequent steps cannot be careless. Pet owners need to complete all treatment measures to make the dog's wound heal better and faster.
1. Disinfect the wound and remove foreign objects in time.
After cleaning the stains and blood stains on the wound with normal saline, the pet owner should also check whether there are foreign objects on the wound. If there is, carefully remove them with tweezers. If the dog's hair is relatively long and covers the wound, shave off the hair around the wound to prevent bacteria from infecting the wound. After the wound is cleaned, you can use a cotton swab to dip iodine or hydrogen peroxide to disinfect it. The disinfection range should be 1-1.5 cm higher than the wound tissue. Remember to put a mouth cover on the dog to prevent the dog from biting due to pain.
2. Bandage the wound and take care of it later.
The last step in treating a wound is to bandage the wound, but before bandaging the wound, it is recommended that the owner use pet quick-fit for the dog and spray evenly on the surface of the affected area for cleaning the affected area. Finally, bandage it with sterile gauze. The tightness of the bandage should be to be stretched into a finger, so that it will not loosen and fall, nor will the blood in the affected area be circulated.
For wound care, everything is not good if bandaged. You must also care for the wound 2 to 3 times a day until there is no obvious exudate in the wound. Keep the wound clean and dry and reduce the number of times you change the gauze.
3. Feed light and nutritious food.
When the dog is recovering from injuries, pet owners should pay attention. They must not let the dog play in water, play in humid places, and do not bathe it, as this will cause the wound to become infected and inflamed. At the same time, you must also control the dog's activities and not let it jump up and down. Do vigorous exercise to avoid the wound from cracking.
In terms of nutritional replenishment, you should give your dog more light and nutritious foods, such as chicken soup, bone soup, meat porridge, etc. Don’t forget to get a little fresh vegetables and fruits. Only by combining meat and vegetables can you help the dog’s wounds grow new granulation and speed up healing.