ONE WOUNDS OF DOGS AND CATS

ONE WOUNDS OF DOGS AND CATS

ONE WOUNDS OF DOGS AND CATS

By their nature they include:
In minor wounds
They rarely become infected
They rarely require surgical suturing

First aid for single wounds:
Rinsing the wound under running water (for smaller wounds, wash with mild soap) to remove saliva and dirt
Do not remove foreign bodies inside the wound (which could further infect the wound and cause more bleeding)
Apply antiseptic (prevention of injection and cat scratch disease)
If the wound bleeds, cover it with sterile gauze (clean cloth) if possible and try to stop the bleeding with pressure
Raise an injured limb (lift an injured arm or leg)
Contact the nearest health facility or call HMP 124

What to expect upon arrival at the emergency medical service? The doctor will:
Examine and clean the wound
Assess whether to sew
Assess whether antibiotic therapy is needed
Assess whether antitetanus and rabies protection should be implemented
Assess whether patient hospitalization is required
When an additional doctor's examination is needed
If you notice:
Sudden onset of severe pain
Numbness or tingling in the tips of the fingers or toes
Sudden swelling of the injured part
Bleeding from the wound
Redness around the wound
Stinky smell of bandages