hond rent in het bos wond

What to do if your dog has a wound? 6 tips

A wound in your dog can be quite annoying, for your dog but also for you. Therefore, it is important to know what to do to deal with it. We give you tips on how to treat it, and what you can do to prevent inflammation. Read it here!

What to do if your dog has a wound?

1. Look closely at the wound first

Be sure to inspect the wound carefully first. Is it perhaps an abrasion, or an open or even an inflamed wound? In addition, look for signs of infection. You can recognize this by redness, swelling or a foul odor.

2. Clean the wound

It is now very important to clean the wound thoroughly. Use lukewarm water to remove sand or other debris. Does your dog have an open wound? Then you can also use a saline solution. This also disinfects the wound immediately and this way you prevent any infection.

3. Disinfect the wound

After you clean it, you still need to disinfect the wound. This is because it kills bacteria. Use a disinfectant that is suitable for animals. You have special wound sprays or iodine solutions for this. Avoid products that contain alcohol, as this can irritate the skin.

4. Prevent your dog from licking

Chances are your dog will want to lick the spot. This can only significantly interfere with the healing process or even cause an infection. Therefore, use a collar or bandage to prevent this from happening.

5. Consult a veterinarian when in doubt

Is the wound not healing, becoming inflamed or is your four-legged friend in pain? If so, consult a veterinarian. Sometimes professional care may be needed.

6. Use red light therapy

Red light therapy can help speed up the wound healing process. In addition, it can also make your dog feel less pain. You can simply do this form of light therapy yourself from home, for example with the PowerCure laser. We will tell you more about red light therapy later in this article.

dog runs in forest wound

How do you recognize an inflamed wound in a dog?

An inflamed wound can be recognized by:

  • Redness and swelling;
  • Pus;
  • A foul smell;
  • Heat around the area;
  • Excessive licking or even biting by your dog;
  • Fever;
  • Listlessness.

These symptoms do not all have to play out at once; one complaint is enough to take action. Disinfect the wound thoroughly and contact your veterinarian.

Can red light therapy help wound healing?

Yes, red light therapy is a fine tool to speed up the wound healing process. It is a natural treatment method that promotes blood circulation and reduces inflammation. This also makes it possible to treat or even prevent infections. Nowadays it is possible to do this just from home, such as with the PowerCure laser.

The PowerCure laser is specially designed for humans and animals. It is easy to use and can be applied to different types of wounds. In addition, it is possible to reduce pain, treat infections and speed up the wound healing process.

powercure laser benefits

Is red light therapy scientifically proven?

The use of low level laser therapy, also called red light therapy, is scientifically proven. This therapy uses laser devices with a special frequency of low-level laser light energy. This light creates interactions with the tissues in your body. This reduces pain, swelling, inflammation and various conditions.


Want to learn more about how PowerCure can help your pet (and yourself!) recover? Then take a look at our website.