How Do You Treat A Dogs Leg Injury?
The legs and paws are the most common places dogs get injuries. Leg injuries should be looked at by a veterinarian as soon as possible. There are treatments you can use before and after the vet visit that will help with the healing process. Continue reading to learn how to treat a dog’s leg injury. Examine the wound for any type of debris. Look for tiny shards of glass and small stones or pebbles. Carefully remove all debris with a pair of tweezers. Wash the wound with warm water and a mild antibacterial soap. Be sure to wash all of the soap out of the wound, otherwise the wound is at risk of drying out. Pat the leg dry with a paper towel. Apply an antibiotic cream to the wound and cover it with gauze. Wrap an elastic bandage around the leg to keep the gauze in place. Change the bandage two or three times per day. Do not try to realign or “snap” a broken leg back in place. Doing so could result in severed arteries and major muscle damage. Make a splint from a wire clothes hanger and an
