How can I treat dry scabs on my dog?
Depends on what they are from, location or size of area. I would always check with a vet first only they can do tests and fully diagnose the issue. I can only give my professional opinion/ suggestions based on my experience as a groomer and short time at a vets office. Also it is difficult to give advice seeing the dog in person.A few ideas to try are:Baths sometimes soften skin and help loose or dry skin. You could use products like oil or mud treatments, exfoliating scrubs, moisturizing conditolners, medicated products or in bath brushBrush or comb out of loose enough it will come off easyMedication or treatment from vet.A few examples of what causes could beIf its If they are single any size, in a sensitive location, dry and attached to the skin still leave them be and will fall off on its own when healed.If they are a single small, in a easy to get and less sensitive area, dry and lifted away from skin it will come out easy with a comb or fine flea combA specific effected area that is red, swollen, irritated or itchy it could be a skin rash or hot spot that are typically treated with topical ointment and/or oral medications from the vet. And helpful things to do at home to prevent brake outsAge. older dogs have sensitive skin and grow warts, bumbs, liver spots, dry flakey skin is common cosmetic issues that require surgical removal from a vet if necessary or suggestedCould it be possible for it to be something stuck on the skin and hair like dirt, glue, food, wax from a candles? Try warm water or rag to area to melt whatever it is fine comb to brush out. If all else fail shave it outSmall scabs all over body could be an allergic reaction to something or a serious skin condition may require testing by vet to give proper diagnosis and treatmentTiny round black looking spots are flea dirt and where there is most likely fleas. Test with hydroginproxide on paper towel or sawb if they dissolve and turn redish color its flea dirt! Just treat with flea medication or a flea bath
How to treat my dog with a bb gun wound?
My neighboors kids around 12 have a bb gun always aiming for objects including pets.I caught them 2 mnths ago trying to aim at my dog. The kids ran. I told the dad doesnt seem to do nothing about it. 3 weeks ago they shot a little girl on the leg. The same reaction to the parents. MYdog is 7 months old he was constantly getting out of the house running towards the street i had to chase him a few houses to get him back a daily thing. so i decided to tie him up eventhough i got a big yard. so one day i was coming home from work saw the dog laying down i untied him and he got up tried to run and fell down. couldnt hold his balance. after that hes just laying down and is twitching his legs.tries to pick up his head and his head goes down to the floor i also noticed a little hole on top of his head. took his collar off and his collar was full of dried blood.I been inject. pynicillin and giving him pedialite.What can i do in this case. I feel like running over their pug.
How do i treat my dogs neck wound?
NEVER USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE ON YOUR DOG'S WOUND. It destroys tissue. She has an active infection, which is the cause of the odor. Apply Povidone-Iodine 10% solution (Walmart, Walgreens, grocery store, Rite Aid, any store has it) using a large cotton ball lightly moistened with warm water to first very gently clean, then to disinfect. Lightly moisten the cotton ball with the warm water, squirt some povidone iodine solution on it, then gently swipe. Then apply a more concentrated amount of pov. iod. solution to the wound (via cotton ball, dripping it over and into the wound, etc. Allow to dry, do not allow her to lick, then you can apply neosporin. She may require stitches and antibiotics for the infection.
How do I treat a dog for ring worm?
I found these remedies on line...>>>My puppy has had ringworm for 4 weeks now and it is getting better slowly. I shampoo him with KETOCHLOR shampoo everyother day and apply Lotrimin AF everyday to the fungus areas. The vet told me it could take up to 2 months for the ringworm to clear. It is stubborn! But I feel this is probably the best and safest way to treat the problem with a puppy. AND here>>> CREST toothpaste is the way to go! We used it on our horses (70 horses had it in all!) a couple times a day we would do the rounds and just slather it on! Our vet even recommends it (not publicly!) Cleared up as fast as ring worm can! And this one...>> I bought Tree Tea Oil from http://www.aloetherapy.com and use it on my Dog. fixed him up in a short time. Tree Tea Oil is Anti Fungal as well as Anti Bacterial. I used Campho-Phenique on the kids and it really worked, also. Can't hurt to give it a try. The teatree oil sounds good too. Tea Tree Oil is good for a lot of things And herer>>> Ring worm is really a fungus....not worms. Tea Tree oil is better than even prescription stuff on fungi like ringworm, athletes foot, even rashes. It is also the best topical antibiotic I have found. Wounds heal in half the time. A little goes a long way...so use sparingly. Get it at your health foods store. This oil comes from the Malaluka tree in Australia. It grows wild along the river shores and ponds. The leaves fall in the water and turn it very dark...like tea. Thus the commonly known name of Tea Tree. The natives bathe in the dark water to heal almost everything. It has a menthol odor so works great to steam your chest and sinus problems. Hope this helps. and here>> i found that Lamisil AT cream for athletes foot works real good
What can I use to treat scabies on my dog?
Aloe Vera will soothe the skin.However, you really need to kill the mites, and to do that efficiently, you will need medication.I realize a lot of people get hung up on what is natural. But we want our pets to have unnaturally long lives, to be unnaturally clean, and unnaturally healthy, and unnaturally free of pain. Otherwise, the dogs live just a few years and die, which is what happened for most of the history of dogs up until around 1970 or so.SCABIES is sarcoptic mange. It can spread to you. It is an overpopulation of mites that live on her skin normally in a healthy balance.When she got stressed, over-bathed, or her immune system was compromised, or possibly all three, the mites over-populated, killing off some good mites, and began ruining her skin and hair.One over-the-counter drug we can use to help her is the same one used to prevent heartworms. Ivermectin. It can be applied topically, fed, and even injected under the skin, although this is an off-label use. HOWEVER some kinds of dog are deadly allergic to it. So you want to talk to a vet about this. Vets know about using this; rescues and shelters use this method a lot.You also want to give the dog an antibiotic like penicillin or something because the damage to the skin can result in secondary infections, and her immune system was weak to begin with, or this would not have happened.You want to think about whatever you are feeding her, and maybe supplement it with vitamins, or slowly transition her to a super-premium food that is nutritionally balanced, to help her skin and immune system in general. (Dogs are omnivores today who were made by mankind basically living on the leftovers of what mankind ate.)Bathing her with very, very, very mild soap like a dishwashing liquid is okay, once a week, but TOO MUCH bathing will make it worse.Aloe vera cannot hurt, but it also will not stop the mites at all, so you definitely want to take these other steps for the sake of your dog.Some conditions, like dry skin from over-bathing alone, would respond to just aloe. Sarcoptic mange will not. It is VERY contagious to you and other pets, so also be very careful.
How can I treat blood in my dog's stools?
It really depends on what the inciting cause is. There are many conditions & diseases that can cause blood in a dog’s stool, so it would need to be determined where exactly the blood is coming from & why in order to find the correct treatment. Generally blood in stool comes in 2 forms: melena, which is digested blood & therefore appears in the feces as dark & tarry in appearance. The 2nd form is hematachezia or frank red, blood which based upon the wording of your question, is what I'm guessing you're referring to. Most simply, melena being digested indicated a sounce from the stomach & up (cranial in direction) & hematachezia being undigested comes from a source distal (or below) the stomach, often from the colon. I recommend seeing your veterinarian asap so that the problem can be diagnosed & treated as quickly as possible; the earlier this occurs, then the prognosis as well as cost & energy required to treat, will be more favourable. The vet will acquire a precise history as well as a physical examination which will help determine the most likely cause & dictate the appropriate course of action. Good luck.
How to treat cut on a dog's bottom lip ?
Step #1 - Stop Bleeding If an open wound is bleeding, the first priority is to control it. Before attempting to do anything, be sure the animal is properly restrained and, if necessary, apply a muzzle. To stop bleeding, apply direct pressure to the wound using a sterile or clean gauze sponge or cloth. When applying pressure, do not keep lifting the gauze to see if the bleeding has stopped. This only disrupts the clot that may have formed. Likewise, if blood soaks through the gauze, do not discard the soaked bandage since it contains important clotting factors. Instead, keep adding more bandage material on top of the soaked bandage. If possible, elevate the wound. For severe bleeding, it may be necessary to apply direct pressure to the arteries that supply the affected area. These pressure points are located at the upper inside (armpit) of the front legs, the upper inside of the hind legs and the underside of the tail. The use of a tourniquet should be avoided. However, if a tourniquet is to be used, it must be used only as a last resort and then only if it is loosened every few minutes to restore blood circulation. Step #2 - Prevent Contamination A clean, protective dressing should be applied to open wounds whenever possible to prevent infection and contamination. Never use cotton batting directly on an open wound, since the fibers will contaminate the wound. If the wound is minor and superficial, gently cleanse it with ordinary soap and water. Try to clip back the hairs with a pair of scissors, being careful not to cut the skin accidentally. Apply an antiseptic or antibiotic ointment (e.g. Polysporin®), followed by a snug dressing. Be careful not to restrict the circulation by making the bandage too tight. If a wound is major and deep, do not probe or clean it, but simply apply a dressing and contact your veterinarian. As a rule, cats and dogs do not require tetanus shots. For bite wounds, clip back the hairs away from the puncture sites with scissors and then thoroughly wash the wound with copious amounts of soap and water. Three per cent hydrogen peroxide may also be used after washing. It is wise to have all bite wounds examined by a veterinarian, no matter how minor they appear. Very often, there may be more extensive damage to the tissues under the skin that is not immediately evident. Most, if not all, pets with open wounds and bite wounds also require antibiotics to prevent infection
How should I treat my dog's abscess wound (+18)?
I'd advise you to get your dog to a vet asap. If you really can't, I'll tell you what I did in a similar situation (abscessed, suppurating wound near the neck, about 1,5–2 cm across) with my cat:The poor creature is likely terrorized and in pain, so pet it and try to keep it calm;-remove some fur from around the wound toexpose its margins (use rounded tips scissors to avoid doing damage if your dog moves suddenly).-clean the wound of pus and extraneous matter with a rough, sterile gauze and liberally apply disinfectant (hydrogen peroxide is perfect for dirty wounds); leave some time for the disinfectant to act. This is all very painful and stressful for an animal (my cat kept trying to run away), so keep it calm, pet it and speak to it in a soothing tone.-keep the wound open to the air if the dog lives inside or use an elastic, non sticking gauze to protect It if It lives outside.-clean and medicate the wound regularly (every couple hours for the First half a day, every 4–6 afterwards). Try to avoid your dog licking or scratching the wound; if you have one of those conical collars, put It on.-Apply some antibiotic cream on the wound or even better, give your dog oral antibiotics; even those for humans are ok, if you can't get anything else (I used amoxicillin); reduce dosage to account for your dog's weight. Ideally you will need an oral antibiotic in Powder form to mix in some light, tasty food you know your dog won't refuse. I'd advise calling a vet, if at all possible, to ask for dosage and compatibility. To be on the safe side, you could give your dog half the dose recommended for a human every 3–4 hours for a day or two.-give your dog plenty of water and some light food-if you see your dog behaving strangely or its temperature gets too high or the wound 's margines start turning dark contact a vet immediately; gangrene or a sistemic infection might be developing and there's little you could do in that case on your own. Likewise, contact a vet if the wound doesn't start healing by itself in 3–4 days.Best of luck, I hope your dog gets Better soon