How to Treat a Small Cut on Your Dog

This is general first aid for cuts on dogs less than 1/2 inch in diameter. Cuts: When you have a medical situation of any kind it is important to find out what exactly you are dealing with. If the cut is 1/2 inch in diameter or less then you will probably be able to treat it at home without any kind of problems.

First, you will need to clip hair from around the wound. Be careful not to poke scissors anywhere on the dog or near the wound.

Second, the wound will need to be flushed with saline water.

You can make a batch of solution to rinse with by mixing up 2 cups of warm water and 1 tsp salt. Mix together well. Pour gently over the wound to wash out any debris, or hair or dirt.

If you use tweezers to remove any debris, rinse again with the saline solution afterward.

Cover the wound with topical antibiotic cream. Not just any antibiotic cream will be good to use on your dog. The best ones are Neosporin or Mycitracin. You should never apply these near the eyes, ears, or face of the pet dog. These areas can be made worse by the use of antibiotic creams, even the above mentioned ones.

Neosporin causes upset stomach and loose stools if licked off. Try to keep the dog from licking the wound as much as possible.

If a day or two passes and the wound is not getting better at all or looks infected, it is time to see your vet.