Dogs are loyal friends of humans, but sometimes they may be close to humans and cause some hygiene problems, such as when a dog licks your wound, it may cause infection or other health problems. This article will introduce how to deal with dogs lick...
Dogs are loyal friends of humans, but sometimes they may be close to humans and cause some hygiene problems, such as when a dog licks your wound, it may cause infection or other health problems.
This article will introduce how to deal with dogs licking wounds.
First, the degree and severity of the wound need to be confirmed.
If the wound is very deep or has been infected, the dog's saliva may cause fungal or virus to continue to be infected, so treatment needs to be carried out quickly after confirming the wound condition to avoid future complications.
If the wound is just a slight scratch or scratch, the dog's saliva will not cause too much problem, so we can feel at ease.
Next, the wound needs to be washed.
It is very necessary to rinse the wound with flowing water, which helps to clean the wound and minimize bacterial effects in the dog's mouth.
Be sure not to use soap or other detergents, as these inappropriate items can scratch the wound and cause more problems.
After cleaning the wound, apply appropriate ointment or disinfectant.
When using these drugs, you need to carefully follow the instructions to avoid excessive use or improper frequency causing discomfort.
When choosing a drug, if you are not sure which ointment or disinfectant you should use, you can consult your doctor and take the medicine according to the doctor's advice.
Finally, communicate with the dog owner to let them understand the problem of dog licking wounds to avoid similar things.
If possible, they can be asked to accompany the dog to the veterinarian to ensure the dog's own health.
Overall, licking a wound by a dog is not necessarily a bad thing, but we need to take certain precautions for this situation to protect the health of ourselves and the dog.
If the wound is serious or there are other infection symptoms, you should go to the hospital in time to avoid the occurrence of complications.
