How to clean and treat a dog's small leg puncture wound at home?

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Bitch lurcher 5 year old 21.50kg has punctured her inside back leg on a branch on the ground. The wound isn't to large and doesn't need stitches wondering how best to clean it and treat it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 6 months old | 40 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Best way to clean is to use betadine scrub or chlorhexidine (hibiclens) scrub. You can get these at any pharmacy or even online. I would clean the wound twice a day, rinse thoroughly, dry and then apply an antibiotic cream/ointment. If she tries to lick the wound you will need to get her a cone collar to stop that behavior. Licking will cause infection. I would not cover the wound with a bandage. Be aware that if it is a true puncture wound it may have pushed bacteria deep inside the tissues which can cause serious side effects (ie: botulism and tetanus)....... Monitor her closely and if the wound starts to smell badly, get very swollen, has a lot of discharge, etc you need to get her to a vet ASAP. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

How to clean and treat a dog's small leg puncture wound at home?

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