Dog Pressure Sores From Splint

Use foam pads or pillows to take pressure off the sore.

Dog pressure sores from splint.

Pressure sores should be kept covered with a bandage or dressing which isn t easy because dogs have fur and there is nothing that wants to stick it to. A donut works especially well for the dog s hips. They have taken months to heal causing my poor dog pain and discomfort and 1600 in vets bills. Animals with osteoarthritis of the hock can benefit as the material reflects the body s heat back to the joint improving comfort and mobility.

Pressure sores in dogs are often caused by chronic trauma to a dog s skin and subcutaneous tissue the fatty layer beneath the skin. Try not to let the dog rest on the hip bone on one side for very long no longer than 2 hours optimally. You also want to keep the dog from licking the sore. For pressure sores on the elbow there are elbow pads and elbow sleeves.

Don t allow the dog to lie on pressure sores. We always recommend checking with your veterinarian to see what is the best course of medical action for your dog. 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. Dogleggs hock sock provides coverage padding and protection for the dog hock.