How many days will it take for a dog's suppurating wound to heal?

It will take about 15-30 days for a dog's suppurating wound to heal

If the dog's wound is suppurating and treated in time, and disinfected and cared for, it usually takes about 15-30 days. If the dog's wound has a large area of ​​suppuration and is serious, it will not be able to heal itself without timely treatment and care, and will lead to necrosis, infection and life-threatening injuries.

How to treat suppuration in dog wounds

1. First, carefully shave off the hair around the dog's wound, then use hydrogen peroxide to thoroughly clean away the suppuration, and then repeat the cleaning and disinfection with physiological saline. Wash alternately until the pus is completely removed. Note that the hydrogen peroxide must be completely rinsed with saline.
2. Apply an appropriate amount of chlortetracycline ointment, Yunnan Baiyao powder, or anti-infection spray to the wound to prevent wound infection; you can also spray some Petsuhe appropriately to help the wound heal quickly.
3. Wear an Elizabethan ring on the dog to prevent the dog from licking the wound. It is best to simply bandage it with medical gauze.
4. If the wound area is relatively large, or it is located near the head, neck, abdomen or genitals, you need to go to the hospital to seek professional veterinary help. Do not use medicine randomly to avoid more serious injuries caused by operational errors.

Precautions for dog wound suppuration

1. Pay attention to observation. If the dog has symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite or lack of energy, it may be infected and needs to be sent to the doctor immediately for treatment.
2. Pay attention to wound care. If there is a bandage, change the gauze in time every day. Clean, change and apply medicine on time every day. Keep the wound clean and dry. Do not let the dog go to wet places.
3. Be aware that the dog licking the wound will affect the recovery. Wear an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent the dog from licking the wound or tearing the gauze, which will affect the wound recovery.
4. Pay attention to nutritional supplements and appropriately increase the intake of protein and vitamins to help dogs supplement nutrition, promote metabolism, and accelerate wound healing.