{"id":18743,"date":"2022-03-25T11:05:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:05:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:05:01","slug":"what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I put on my dogs neck wound?"},"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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_neck_wound\" title=\"What can I put on my dogs neck wound?\">What can I put on my dogs neck wound?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_collar_wound\" title=\"How do you treat a dog&#8217;s collar wound?\">How do you treat a dog&#8217;s collar wound?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#Do_dog_wounds_heal_on_their_own\" title=\"Do dog wounds heal on their own?\">Do dog wounds heal on their own?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_wound_is_infected_or_healing\" title=\"How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?\">How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_neck_wound\" title=\"How do you treat a dog&#8217;s neck wound?\">How do you treat a dog&#8217;s neck wound?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_raw_neck\" title=\"What can I put on my dogs raw neck?\">What can I put on my dogs raw neck?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#What_should_I_put_on_my_dogs_wound\" title=\"What should I put on my dogs wound?\">What should I put on my dogs wound?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#What_human_antiseptic_can_be_used_on_dogs\" title=\"What human antiseptic can be used on dogs?\">What human antiseptic can be used on dogs?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#How_long_do_dog_wounds_take_to_heal\" title=\"How long do dog wounds take to heal?\">How long do dog wounds take to heal?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#Do_dog_wounds_heal_quickly\" title=\"Do dog wounds heal quickly?\">Do dog wounds heal quickly?<\/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\/what-can-i-put-on-my-dogs-neck-wound\/#How_can_I_heal_my_dogs_wound_naturally\" title=\"How can I heal my dogs wound naturally?\">How can I heal my dogs wound naturally?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_neck_wound\"><\/span>What can I put on my dogs neck wound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do not use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide as these can damage the tissue and delay healing. Cover up the wound with a bandage. Apply a small amount of <b>antibacterial ointment and cover the wound with a piece of sterile gauze or other bandage. Use the elastic tape to hold the bandage in place.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_collar_wound\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog&#8217;s collar wound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You want your dog&#8217;s wounds to have some air so that they can dry and heal. <b>Apply a soothing ointment to your wound and bandage it securely for protection. You can also put some antiseptic solution or an antibiotic cream on top of this if you want or need extra relief from pain while the healing happens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_wounds_heal_on_their_own\"><\/span>Do dog wounds heal on their 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=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_wound_is_infected_or_healing\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs of infection<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Redness.<\/li>\n<li>Swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Heat.<\/li>\n<li>Pus (white, green or yellow liquid)<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding easily.<\/li>\n<li>Pain.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_neck_wound\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog&#8217;s neck wound?<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_put_on_my_dogs_raw_neck\"><\/span>What can I put on my dogs raw neck?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Treat Shock Collar Wounds?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Cleaning your dog&#8217;s neck is vital to avoid infection and blood loss.<\/li>\n<li>It needs a high-quality antiseptic and antibacterial soap or betadine solution, then use the damp cloth until dry before applying an antibiotic ointment like Neosporin that will help in wound healing.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_put_on_my_dogs_wound\"><\/span>What should I put on my dogs wound?<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=\"What_human_antiseptic_can_be_used_on_dogs\"><\/span>What human antiseptic can be used on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apply a non-stinging antiseptic solution to the area. Chlorhexidine is cheap, extremely effective, and readily available. A 2% solution limits tissue irritation, but 4% solutions are also commonly used. Povidone-iodine solution is another good option.<\/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>Home care involves cleaning the wound gently with hydrogen peroxide moistened gauze three or four times a day and then applying a small amount of <b>a triple antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin to the wound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dog_wounds_take_to_heal\"><\/span>How long do dog wounds take to heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the type of surgery, full recovery will take <b>between six weeks and four months. A full, safe recovery requires careful post-op care, followed by a gradual rehabilitation. Your veterinarian or board-certified veterinary surgeon will give you a range of time that they expect your pet will take to heal.<\/b><\/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>However, not all scratches and injuries require medical attention from a professional, and <b>many will either heal on their own or can be easily addressed at home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_wounds_heal_quickly\"><\/span>Do dog wounds heal quickly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>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. There are four healing stages for any wound (dog or human): Inflammation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_heal_my_dogs_wound_naturally\"><\/span>How can I heal my dogs wound naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rinse out the fresh wounds and punctures with large amounts of this solution: <b>1 pint water, 1\/2 teaspoon salt, and 1\/2 teaspoon Echinacea\/goldenseal tincture. Hydrogen peroxide may also be used to clean wounds, but it can damage delicate tissues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I put on my dogs neck wound?How do you treat a dog&#8217;s collar wound?Do dog wounds heal on their own?How do you tell if a dog wound is infected or healing?How do you treat a dog&#8217;s neck wound?What can I put on my dogs raw neck?What should I put on&#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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18743","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18743"}],"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=18743"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18743\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18743"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18743"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18743"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}