Wound Care & Infection

Dog Wound Care at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Type of Wound
Dog Wound Care at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Type of Wound
A veterinary-reviewed, step-by-step guide to dog wound care at home. Learn how to safely clean, protect, and monitor cuts, punctures, abrasions, torn nails, hot spots, and surgical incisions, which antiseptics... Read more...
Open Wound on Dog Not Bleeding: What to Do
Open Wound on Dog Not Bleeding: What to Do
An open wound on a dog not bleeding may have already clotted, or it may be shallow enough that it was never going to bleed dramatically. But the absence of... Read more...
Recovery Suit or Ace Bandage for Dogs: Which Helps?
Recovery Suit or Ace Bandage for Dogs: Which Helps?
Recovery suits and ace bandages solve different problems. This guide covers what each one actually does, when a home wrap causes serious harm, and which tool fits which wound location. Read more...
Recovery Suit Skin Irritation in Dogs: The Fix
Recovery Suit Skin Irritation in Dogs: The Fix
Recovery suit skin irritation in dogs almost always comes down to one of four things: the suit is too tight, the fabric is staying damp or dirty, the dog has... Read more...
Dog Wound Stinks: What the Smell Actually Means and What to Do Now
Dog Wound Stinks: What the Smell Actually Means and What to Do Now
A smelly dog wound is not a normal part of healing. VCA and MedVet are clear: foul odor from a surgical incision warrants immediate veterinary contact. Here's what the smell... Read more...
A small dog being attended to at a vet
Dog Stitches Healing Stages: What Normal Recovery Really Looks Like
You check the incision on day two and it looks redder than it did yesterday. Your stomach drops. Is that normal? Is something wrong? Should you call the vet? Read more...
The Hidden Summer Danger for Dogs: How Warm Weather Can Turn an Itch Into a Painful Hot Spot Pupcovery
The Hidden Summer Danger for Dogs: How Warm Weather Can Turn an Itch Into a Painful Hot Spot
Summer is a fantastic time for dogs. Longer walks, days at the beach, adventures in the countryside, and plenty of opportunities for swimming all make the warmer months exciting for our... Read more...
Still Struggling With a Dog Hot Spot? 8 Surprising Mistakes That Slow Healing Pupcovery
Still Struggling With a Dog Hot Spot? 8 Surprising Mistakes That Slow Healing
The good news is that most hot spots in dogs can heal successfully when the underlying cause is identified and the right recovery steps are followed. The bad news? Many... Read more...
Dog Hot Spot on the Leg: Why This Location Can Be Difficult to Treat Pupcovery
Dog Hot Spot on the Leg: Why This Location Can Be Difficult to Treat
A Dog Hot Spot on the Leg can go from a minor irritation to a painful wound surprisingly quickly. Many owners first notice a small patch of redness or a little... Read more...
Hot Spots on Dogs: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How to Help Your Dog Recover Pupcovery
Hot Spots on Dogs: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How to Help Your Dog Recover
Few things worry dog owners more than discovering a red, irritated patch of skin that seems to appear overnight. These sore areas, commonly known as hot spots, can develop very... Read more...