Any break in the skin — a cut, a scrape, a broken blister — can allow bacteria and other foreign matter to enter a wound and possibly cause infection. Bleeding can help flush out dangerous material, but you may need to clean a wound to protect your pet from further harm. In fact, if a wound is bleeding profusely, don’t try to clean it right away. This can cause a wound to bleed more. Wait until the bleeding has stopped before trying to clean a wound. Get long fur out of the way. Use a pair of safety scissors (with … Continue reading →

A bandage can help protect a wound from licking or chewing. A bandage is also a great protection from contamination! Bandages are also useful in controlling bleeding and absorbing seepage. Your basic bandage has three parts: the absorbent pad, the gauze wrap, and the tape. You want your padding to be non-stick, otherwise it will be hard to remove later. Wrap gauze over the pad to keep it in place, then use tape to secure the gauze. You can tape over the fur a little, to help keep the bandage in place — just don’t tape too tightly. Be sure … Continue reading →