Position : Home / Information

What should I do if my dog's foot pad is injured? The correct way to deal with a dog's foo

2021-12-02 / 1060 Read

For dogs who often go out to play, because the dog's feet are in direct contact with the ground, the danger is everywhere, and it is inevitable that they will be hit by sharp glass fragments or nails from the outside world. Waiting for sharp objects to stab the foot pads. What should I do if my dog's foot pad is injured?

1. Sometimes the dog runs happily, but there is blood on his paws, and he Unknowingly, the intense excitement made the dog forget the pain of the wound on his foot.

If the wound is not big, just a slight scratch, the dog feels fine and generally does not need too much treatment. Parents can use a clean alcohol cotton pad to wipe off the blood and soil around the wound. The dog will be fine.   

2. If the dog accidentally cuts a sharp tool and causes a lot of bleeding, the parent should take the dog home and press the bleeding wound with cotton for about one minute . If the bleeding does not improve after pressing for a minute, a bandage should be used to tie the bleeding site about 5 cm to prevent some blood from flowing into the wound.

However, this method cannot be maintained for a long time, because it will cause insufficient blood supply to the area below the wound and tissue necrosis occurs. If you find that the area below the wound is purple-blue or has become too swollen, it means that the bandage has been too long, and you should immediately untie the bandage.

If the dog bleeds heavily, wrap the wound with cotton cloth and tie it tightly with a bandage. Be careful not to use elastic ropes or other structural materials to wrap it. Take him to the doctor as soon as possible after the wound is healed.   

3. If you find that the dog is curled up with one foot and dare not touch the ground and only uses the other 3 legs to support the body, then the dog's curled foot must be injured . At this time, parents cannot take it lightly, and the most important thing is to figure out how the dog's injury is.

If you see a dog's foot injury, don't rashly run over to check the dog's injury. Because the foreign body that stabbed the dog may still exist in the wound, if you accidentally touch the dog's wound, some dogs can't help biting, and the parents will be injured. You need to call the dog to your side, soothe the dog's emotions, and observe the wound on the foot. Do something as simple as you can.

Finally remind all parents, try to avoid taking dogs to play in places where the environment is very poor. Dogs who are used to wearing shoes can wear shoes when going out to avoid accidents. The second is when you encounter When the dog's foot pad is injured, if you are unable to treat the wound within your power, you should immediately send it to the pet hospital for emergency treatment.