Dog Wound Care At Home. Electric dog clippers should be preferred over razors when it comes to clipping the dog s hair and fur before treating the wound because the former is safer. Cleaning the wound properly at home will help him heal and may buy you some time if you can t get him to the vet immediately. Cleaning a fresh wound can prevent infection and yet there is an argument that peroxide disinfectants and even salt water all have the potential to damage tissue and delay healing.
Clip the hair around the area. There are a few simple steps taking care of a wound but it all depends on whether the dog is bleeding.
Your dog s playful nature and curiosity may lead to cuts scrapes and punctures at some point in his life.
Steps for cleaning and treating your dog s wound. Clip the hair around the area. Cleaning the wound properly at home will help him heal and may buy you some time if you can t get him to the vet immediately. If your dog has a more minor wound you can treat it at home by shaving the area cleaning it disinfecting it and then applying an antimicrobial ointment.
