The need to have the contact numbers of the vet in a conspicuous place cannot be stressed enough. Dogs are always injured because these are very energetic animals. A dog that comes home one day with an injury would not really be surprising to an owner. Common injuries of dogs are minor cuts, abrasions, gashes and lacerations. Dogs usually get these injuries from fighting with other dogs or from rummaging in trash cans. Although the fur offers some protection, a sharp metal, a broken glass or the jagged lid of a tin can would still injure the dog. Dogs have high prey drives and one that is chasing a prey may not realize that a door or a window is glassed off.
Because of the active lifestyle it is common for dogs to get lacerated. The tearing of the tissues that is commonly jagged or irregular is known as laceration. The severity of lacerations vary but these kind of injuries are usually deep because the object that has managed to cut the skin would also damage the tissues. Lacerations are types of wounds that would tear the tissues so that it would usually have irregular edges or jagged edges. The damage that is caused to the tissues, tendons and blood vessels usually makes this type of injury life threatening.
A dog owner's instinct upon seeing the injured pet is to examine the extent of the injury. Approaching the dog must be done with caution as the pain can make the pet snap. Muzzle the dog before examining the injuries. Finding the site of the injury would be easy because lacerations are bleeders.
First aid treatment would be sufficient to manage the dog's minor lacerations. Serious lacerations would need a vet's attention as suturing may be necessary. Whether minor or serious, the bleeding of the laceration must be controlled as severe blood loss would make the dog go into shock. Bleeding can be controlled by using a clean cloth or a bandaging material to directly apply pressure to the wound.
Minor lacerations can be managed at home with the use of the first aid kit. Wash the wound with lukewarm water to remove debris from the laceration. By washing the laceration, infection will be minimized and the owner will also have the chance to fully examine the injury of the pet. The laceration must be covered with sterile bandage to keep the wound free of dirt.
Because of the active lifestyle it is common for dogs to get lacerated. The tearing of the tissues that is commonly jagged or irregular is known as laceration. The severity of lacerations vary but these kind of injuries are usually deep because the object that has managed to cut the skin would also damage the tissues. Lacerations are types of wounds that would tear the tissues so that it would usually have irregular edges or jagged edges. The damage that is caused to the tissues, tendons and blood vessels usually makes this type of injury life threatening.
A dog owner's instinct upon seeing the injured pet is to examine the extent of the injury. Approaching the dog must be done with caution as the pain can make the pet snap. Muzzle the dog before examining the injuries. Finding the site of the injury would be easy because lacerations are bleeders.
First aid treatment would be sufficient to manage the dog's minor lacerations. Serious lacerations would need a vet's attention as suturing may be necessary. Whether minor or serious, the bleeding of the laceration must be controlled as severe blood loss would make the dog go into shock. Bleeding can be controlled by using a clean cloth or a bandaging material to directly apply pressure to the wound.
Minor lacerations can be managed at home with the use of the first aid kit. Wash the wound with lukewarm water to remove debris from the laceration. By washing the laceration, infection will be minimized and the owner will also have the chance to fully examine the injury of the pet. The laceration must be covered with sterile bandage to keep the wound free of dirt.
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