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also cause \u003Cstrong>stab wounds\u003C\u002Fstrong> that could extend deep in the tissues under the skin. A good rule of thumb is to see a vet if the wound goes through the entire skin thickness, however small it may be. Sometimes bits of foreign material get trapped in the pockets created under the skin, causing infection if not removed. These wounds also heal slower (because the deep layer the skin uses to repair itself is broken as well) and will benefit from stapling or stitching. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Unfortunately a small wound is not always a simple wound. \u003Cstrong>Bite wounds\u003C\u002Fstrong> are a good example of this. Even when they don’t look like much, they can turn into a big problem because of the microbes on the attacker’s teeth or nails. Cats routinely leave the ends of their nails or even the tips of their teeth in their opponents while dogs, besides the teeth marks, also usually inflict extra crushing damage with their strong jaw muscles. Bites also should always be seen by a vet and treated with antibiotics. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Wounds on paw pads\u003C\u002Fstrong> tend to cause a lot of pain during walking (the lameness might be what alerts you to the wound) and are more likely to get infected from the contact with the ground, so it’s best to have these checked by your vet to get painkillers and a short course of antibiotics for your pet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">An animal that rubs its body along a rough surface (as when they’re trying to crawl through a narrow space with rough floors or walls, for example) will get \u003Cstrong>scrapes or abrasions\u003C\u002Fstrong> from it, a type of injury that doesn’t go very deep through the skin, but can extend over a large area, which increases the risk of infection. Take your pet to the vet if the scraped area is bigger than a £2 coin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Always \u003Cstrong>bring you pet to the vet ASAP if\u003C\u002Fstrong> the wound:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">is very big or there’s other suspected damage (pet hit head or chest, hit by bike or car, etc),\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">is bleeding a lot of or for longer than 10 minutes, \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">has something sticking out of it,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">is quickly surrounded by serious swelling or redness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>If you’re not entirely sure what to do, book an appointment using the button below this article and within 30 minutes you’ll get practical and professional advice from one of our friendly vets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-can-you-do-to-help-your-pet\">\u003Cstrong>What can you do to help your pet?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>stop the bleeding\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If your pet just got the wound and it’s still fresh and bleeding, the first step is to stop it by applying gentle pressure on the entire area with a clean cloth for 5-10 minutes. Keep your pet still for another 20-30 min afterwards while the body’s other anti-bleeding defences get activated. \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>examine and clean the wound\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Have a look at the wound - is it full skin thickness? Can you treat it at home or should it be seen by your vet? \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If you need to go to the vet, it’s best not to do anything apart from stopping the bleeding until the appointment. If it’s a fairly superficial and minor wound, follow the steps below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">After the bleeding has stopped, cover the wound with something to prevent hairs getting into it and clip or cut the coat around it to have a better view of it and to make the cleaning easier. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">For cleaning, you can use a diluted saline solution by mixing one teaspoon of table salt or fine sea salt into 500 ml of warm water. Alternatively, you can bathe the affected area two to three times a day using products such as Renasan, Contego, Leucillin, or Vetericyn. It's a good idea to keep one of these in \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Farticles\u002Fmedicine-cabinet-for-dogs-and-cats\">your pet’s first aid cupboard\u003C\u002Fa>. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Gently clean the wound using a bit of gauze or some other non-linting cloth. Avoid soaking the clot or the scab that forms over it, clean only AROUND the wound, not OVER it. Do this 2 times per day, for 4-5 days. The antiseptic or saline solution is irritating to the new skin cells that start growing from the edges from day 5-6 on, so it’s best to leave it alone after this. After 4-5 days the skin has knitted enough to prevent infection.\u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>protect the wound\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">The first and most important job of the skin is to protect everything underneath it. So when there’s a literal hole in this protection, you have to take some precautions against infection. \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Use a bandage (or a sock, if it’s on a paw) when you take your dog outside for walks, especially if it’s raining and wet. Keep your walks short for 2-3 days and do not allow your dog to swim for a week. Keep a cat inside for 3-4 days if the wound is moderate (follow your vet’s advice for serious ones).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Both cats and dogs tend to lick at their wounds, but instead of helping, they often end up aggravating or contaminating it. Use a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalpetshirts.com\u002F\">pet shirt\u003C\u002Fa> or a collar (the ‘lampshade’ type or an inflatable one) to prevent them from licking at the wounded skin. Make sure your cat doesn’t sneak outside with a collar or a pet shirt on, it hinders their vision and movements and may put them at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Keep the bandages or pet shirts in place only for as long as strictly necessary. Do not use any creams or ointments, wounds heal best when left open to the air to dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"wound-healing-what-to-expect-and-how-to-help-it-along\">\u003Cstrong>Wound healing: what to expect and how to help it along\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">All wounds heal in three major phases: \u003Cbr>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">initial swelling and getting rid of the dead cells and tissues at the edges (first 4-5 days)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">complete closing up of the created defect (day 4-5 to end of week 2)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">rearranging of the new tissues, either into new skin or scar tissue (from end of week 1 on).\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">There are a number of factors that can interfere with these phases of wound healing (some like \u003Cstrong>contamination\u003C\u002Fstrong> with microbes, \u003Cstrong>foreign bodies\u003C\u002Fstrong> or keeping the \u003Cstrong>wound moist\u003C\u002Fstrong> by licking or creams were mentioned above) but the most important one is \u003Cstrong>movement\u003C\u002Fstrong>. 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