My paralyzed dog crawls. How to protect him from scratches and sores?

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my dog got diagnosed with distemper and he's paralyzed for almost 4 years now and still living. i got shocked because he can crawl far than i expected. and i feel bad about his state because i can see he is eager to live and he got scratches from the crawling. what advise can you give for this kind of problem/situation? thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 10 months old | 36 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor Bruno!! Distemper is terrible disease and he is lucky to have survived. The best way to prevent pressure sores and scratches is to keep him on soft surfaces and make sure he is rotating every two hours. One effective way to do this is to have a sand pit on the property. You can enclose the sandy area, which will give him enough room move around. Another option is to bandage over the hips and other areas that tend to get scratched. You can bandage with extra padding (like roll cotton) to help keep him from getting pressure sores. You can also put a t-shirt over the hind end to help protect it. However, you would need to change the bandages everyday and they can be difficult to keep from slipping. I hope that helps and all is well with Bruno.

My paralyzed dog crawls. How to protect him from scratches and sores?

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