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. Besides, untreated wounds are susceptible to bacterial infections that can result in an abscess,” he told indianexpress.com.
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Therefore it is essential to learn a few steps to treat superficial dog wounds at home, he suggested. Control bleeding Clean wounds Wound closure Apply wound spray “Make sure to prevent the site of infection from heat and constantly monitor the wounded site to check for swelling, redness, discharge, etc. If your dog’s wound does not heal within a few days, then there might be an internal issue for which veterinarian assistance might be needed, he suggested. For more lifestyle news, follow us: Twitter: lifestyle_ie | Facebook: IE Lifestyle | Instagram: ie_lifestyle
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