Dog Pressure Sores From Splint

Don t allow the dog to lie on pressure sores.

Dog pressure sores from splint.

What i ve found works is to put a clean dressing on the sore then cover the dog with a blanket. They have taken months to heal causing my poor dog pain and discomfort and 1600 in vets bills. Pressure sores in dogs are often caused by chronic trauma to a dog s skin and subcutaneous tissue the fatty layer beneath the skin. You also want to keep the dog from licking the sore.

Animals with osteoarthritis of the hock can benefit as the material reflects the body s heat back to the joint improving comfort and mobility. For pressure sores on the elbow there are elbow pads and elbow sleeves. A donut works especially well for the dog s hips. We always recommend checking with your veterinarian to see what is the best course of medical action for your dog.

Try not to let the dog rest on the hip bone on one side for very long no longer than 2 hours optimally. These sores occur when pressure on the affected area constricts blood vessels decreasing blood supply to the area. I purchased this product because my 11 year old old english sheepdog developed pressure sores bursitis on both front elbows which became infected and swelled very quickly and ruptured. Laser therapy can be performed by your veterinarian or you can invest in an at home low level laser such as the dog med laser.