{"id":184114,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:42","slug":"how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you treat a cut on a dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_do_you_treat_a_cut_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a cut on a dog?\">How do you treat a cut on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#Will_a_cut_on_a_dog_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a cut on a dog heal on its own?\">Will a cut on a dog heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#What_to_do_if_a_dog_has_an_open_cut\" title=\"What to do if a dog has an open cut?\">What to do if a dog has an open cut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_cuts\" title=\"What can I put on my dogs cuts?\">What can I put on my dogs cuts?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_do_you_treat_an_open_wound_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat an open wound on a dog?\">How do you treat an open wound on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#What_is_the_fastest_way_to_heal_a_dog_wound\" title=\"What is the fastest way to heal a dog wound?\">What is the fastest way to heal a dog wound?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_cut\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for a cut?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for a cut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_long_does_a_cut_take_to_heal_on_a_dog\" title=\"How long does a cut take to heal on a dog?\">How long does a cut take to heal on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#Can_dogs_deep_cuts_heal_without_stitches\" title=\"Can dogs deep cuts heal without stitches?\">Can dogs deep cuts heal without stitches?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_can_I_treat_an_open_wound_on_my_dog_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat an open wound on my dog at home?\">How can I treat an open wound on my dog at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#What_can_I_treat_a_cut_on_my_dog_with\" title=\"What can I treat a cut on my dog with?\">What can I treat a cut on my dog with?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#Can_an_open_wound_heal_on_a_dog\" title=\"Can an open wound heal on a dog?\">Can an open wound heal on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_an_open_wound\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for an open wound?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for an open wound?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#What_can_you_put_on_dog_wounds\" title=\"What can you put on dog wounds?\">What can you put on dog wounds?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_can_I_treat_a_cut_on_my_dog_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat a cut on my dog at home?\">How can I treat a cut on my dog at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_wound_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs wound at home?\">How can I treat my dogs wound at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#What_is_the_best_thing_to_put_on_an_open_wound_for_a_dog\" title=\"What is the best thing to put on an open wound for a dog?\">What is the best thing to put on an open wound for a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_open_wound_to_heal\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s open wound to heal?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s open wound to heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_do_you_heal_an_open_wound_on_a_dog_naturally\" title=\"How do you heal an open wound on a dog naturally?\">How do you heal an open wound on a dog naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#When_should_I_take_a_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_cut\" title=\"When should I take a dog to the vet for a cut?\">When should I take a dog to the vet for a cut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#Will_a_dogs_cut_heal_on_its_own\" title=\"Will a dog&#8217;s cut heal on its own?\">Will a dog&#8217;s cut heal on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_has_a_cut\" title=\"What should I do if my dog has a cut?\">What should I do if my dog has a cut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_deep_of_a_cut_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for\" title=\"How deep of a cut should I take my dog to the vet for?\">How deep of a cut should I take my dog to the vet for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_can_I_heal_my_dogs_wound_fast\" title=\"How can I heal my dogs wound fast?\">How can I heal my dogs wound fast?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-a-cut-on-a-dog-2\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_wound_is_healing_or_infected\" title=\"How do you tell if a dog wound is healing or infected?\">How do you tell if a dog wound is healing or infected?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_cut_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a cut on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common canine cut is from a scratch or scrape that produces light bleeding but does not require stitches. <b>Clean the area with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment like Neosporinxae, and cover it with a sterile gauze pad to help promote healing. Your dog should not lick the affected area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_cut_on_a_dog_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a cut on a dog heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s bound to happen at some point in your pup&#8217;s life&#8211; they&#8217;re going to get a bite or a cut! <b>Sometimes wounds can heal on their own, but other times there might be a risk of an infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_a_dog_has_an_open_cut\"><\/span>What to do if a dog has an open cut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How should I care for my dog&#8217;s open wound?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Gently clean the wound and surrounding area to remove any crusty or sticky debris.  <\/li>\n<li>Administer all of the medications as prescribed.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog should not be allowed to lick or chew the open wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevent the skin from healing over the wound too quickly.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_cuts\"><\/span>What can I put on my dogs cuts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound. Triple antibiotic ointments containing bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are widely available. AVOID any product that contains a corticosteroid like hydrocortisone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_an_open_wound_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat an open wound on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound. Triple antibiotic ointments containing bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are widely available. AVOID any product that contains a corticosteroid like hydrocortisone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_fastest_way_to_heal_a_dog_wound\"><\/span>What is the fastest way to heal a dog wound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How should I care for my dog&#8217;s open wound?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Gently clean the wound and surrounding area to remove any crusty or sticky debris.  <\/li>\n<li>Administer all of the medications as prescribed.  <\/li>\n<li>Your dog should not be allowed to lick or chew the open wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Prevent the skin from healing over the wound too quickly.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_cut\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for a cut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pet has a scrape or wound in an area of an inch or two, first aid may be all that is needed. Larger or deeper wounds need medical attention and <b>cat or dog bites always need veterinary attention<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_cut_take_to_heal_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does a cut take to heal on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>New skin begins to form across the margin within 2 days. The four stages of healing continue as above but go much faster (<b>10-14 days total) because there is no gap in the tissue to fill in. Healing occurs across the wound margin, not down its length. This means long incisions heal just as fast as short ones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_deep_cuts_heal_without_stitches\"><\/span>Can dogs deep cuts heal without stitches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common canine cut is from a scratch or scrape that produces light bleeding but does not require stitches. <b>Clean the area with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment like Neosporinxae, and cover it with a sterile gauze pad to help promote healing. Your dog should not lick the affected area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_an_open_wound_on_my_dog_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat an open wound on my dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treat Minor Pet Wounds at Home<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stop the bleeding. If the wound is bleeding, put a clean towel or cloth over the wound and apply light pressure.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean the wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove any foreign objects with tweezers.  <\/li>\n<li>Disinfect the wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover up the wound with a bandage.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider an E-collar.<\/li>\n<p>25-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_treat_a_cut_on_my_dog_with\"><\/span>What can I treat a cut on my dog with?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common canine cut is from a scratch or scrape that produces light bleeding but does not require stitches. Clean the area with mild soap and water, <b>apply an antibiotic ointment like Neosporinxae, and cover it with a sterile gauze pad to help promote healing. Your dog should not lick the affected area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_open_wound_heal_on_a_dog\"><\/span>Can an open wound heal on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, <b>the veterinarian can fix them right up, and voila! Good as new, right? Not so fast. Unfortunately, it&#8217;ll take some time and diligent wound care before your dog&#8217;s injury is fully healed and back to normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_an_open_wound\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for an open wound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can treat minor scrapes and cuts at home, but <b>if an injury fully penetrated your pet&#8217;s skin, you should find a way to stabilize them and take them to the nearest veterinary emergency center.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_put_on_dog_wounds\"><\/span>What can you put on dog wounds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound. Triple antibiotic ointments containing bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are widely available. AVOID any product that contains a corticosteroid like hydrocortisone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_a_cut_on_my_dog_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat a cut on my dog at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treat Minor Pet Wounds at Home<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stop the bleeding. If the wound is bleeding, put a clean towel or cloth over the wound and apply light pressure.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean the wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove any foreign objects with tweezers.  <\/li>\n<li>Disinfect the wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover up the wound with a bandage.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider an E-collar.<\/li>\n<p>25-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_wound_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs wound at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treat Minor Pet Wounds at Home<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stop the bleeding. If the wound is bleeding, put a clean towel or cloth over the wound and apply light pressure.  <\/li>\n<li>Clean the wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove any foreign objects with tweezers.  <\/li>\n<li>Disinfect the wound.  <\/li>\n<li>Cover up the wound with a bandage.  <\/li>\n<li>Consider an E-collar.<\/li>\n<p>25-Feb-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_thing_to_put_on_an_open_wound_for_a_dog\"><\/span>What is the best thing to put on an open wound for a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Warm tap water is recommended for cleaning most wounds. Warm saline (salt solution) may also be used. This may be made by adding approximately one level teaspoonful (5 mL) of salt (or Epsom salts) to two cups (500 mL) of water.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_open_wound_to_heal\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s open wound to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The body typically accomplishes closure over <b>2 to 4 weeks via the repair (proliferative) phase of wound healing. During this phase, skin coverage of the wound is achieved through 2 simultaneous, yet independent, meansepithelialization and contraction.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_heal_an_open_wound_on_a_dog_naturally\"><\/span>How do you heal an open wound on a dog naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Natural Remedies for Cleaning Dog Wounds<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Clean cuts, abrasions, or wounds with skin-soothing herbal teas or an herb-vinegar rinse.<\/li>\n<li>Spray or apply skin-healing hydrosols, essential oil blends, salves, or other topical products that stimulate cell growth, fight infection, and speed repair.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_a_dog_to_the_vet_for_a_cut\"><\/span>When should I take a dog to the vet for a cut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When to Take Your Dog to the Vet<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Any injury that fully penetrates the skin (a bite wound or deep laceration, for example)<\/li>\n<li>Any injury that involves a large portion of the body (or an especially sensitive area)<\/li>\n<li>An injury where pus is visible or the skin around your dog&#8217;s wound is red and puffy.<\/li>\n<p>14-Apr-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_dogs_cut_heal_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will a dog&#8217;s cut heal on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the wound is healing well and there is no infection, the cells will naturally begin to grow and rebuild the damaged or removed tissues. Based on the nature of the original injury, two wound closure processes may occur during the repair phase.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_has_a_cut\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog has a cut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common canine cut is from a scratch or scrape that produces light bleeding but does not require stitches. <b>Clean the area with mild soap and water, apply an antibiotic ointment like Neosporinxae, and cover it with a sterile gauze pad to help promote healing. Your dog should not lick the affected area.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_deep_of_a_cut_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for\"><\/span>How deep of a cut should I take my dog to the vet for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Examine the extent of the injury. If the wound is deep  if it seems to go deeper than the full thickness of the skin  and it is bleeding profusely, or if the wound is longer than <b>about 1 inch, it really is best for you to see your veterinarian. The wound should be examined and most likely sutured.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_heal_my_dogs_wound_fast\"><\/span>How can I heal my dogs wound fast?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the wound is healing well and there is no infection, the cells will naturally begin to grow and rebuild the damaged or removed tissues. Based on the nature of the original injury, two wound closure processes may occur during the repair phase.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_wound_is_healing_or_infected\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog wound is healing or infected?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following up by <b>keeping your dog&#8217;s wound clean and covered with antibacterial liquid will speed up the healing process. With all of these factors, your dog&#8217;s wound will heal fast. Stock your dog&#8217;s first aid kit with an antimicrobial liquid that doesn&#8217;t sting or cause irritation.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you treat a cut on a dog?Will a cut on a dog heal on its own?What to do if a dog has an open cut?What can I put on my dogs cuts?How do you treat an open wound on a dog?What is the fastest way to heal a dog wound?Should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184114"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184114"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184114\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184114"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184114"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184114"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}