Abscess and Bite Wounds: Treating At Home
TLDRIn this edition of 'En Secrets,' Dr. Andrew Jones demonstrates how to treat your dog or cat's abscess at home. He explains how to identify bite wounds or infections and provides a step-by-step guide for treatment, including administering pain relief, clipping and cleaning the wound, and using antiseptics like hexidine flush or black tea. He emphasizes the importance of keeping the wound open for drainage and suggests using honey or aloe vera for their antibacterial properties. Dr. Jones also advises when a veterinary visit is necessary and offers additional tips for effective home care.
Takeaways
- 🐾 Identify Abscess: Red, swollen, painful area or puncture marks; symptoms include limping and lethargy.
- 💊 Vet Visit: Immediate vet visit required if pet is extremely lethargic, unwilling to eat or drink.
- 🔍 Examination: Examine the wound to determine the cause and appropriate action. Provide pain relief if needed.
- 🌿 Rescue Remedy: Safe for dogs and cats; provides sedative effect for easier examination.
- 🚫 Aspirin Warning: Safe for dogs but never give to cats; avoid if dog has liver or kidney disease.
- ✂️ Clipping Hair: Use blunt scissors or clippers to remove hair around the wound to ensure it can drain properly.
- 🧼 Cleaning Wound: Use chlorhexidine flush or concentrated black tea to clean and flush the wound.
- 🚿 Hydrotherapy: Use running water or a shower massage to clean the wound, ensuring it stays open and drains.
- 🍯 Topical Treatment: Apply honey for its antibacterial properties and wound healing benefits.
- 📅 Duration: Flush wound twice daily and reapply honey for 3-5 days, then allow the wound to close as healthy tissue forms.
Q & A
What is the main topic of Dr. Andrew Jones' video?
-The main topic of the video is how to treat your dog or cat's abscess at home.
How can you identify if your pet has a bite wound or an infection?
-You can identify a bite wound or infection by looking for redness, swelling, and signs of pain. Puncture marks may also be visible, and the pet may be limping or not feeling quite right.
What should you do if your pet is lethargic, unwilling to eat or drink?
-If your pet is lethargic, unwilling to eat or drink, it warrants an immediate veterinary visit.
What is a safe form of pain relief for both dogs and cats mentioned in the video?
-Rescue Remedy is a universally safe form of pain relief for both dogs and cats.
What is the recommended dosage of Rescue Remedy for pets?
-The recommended dosage is two or three drops per 10 pounds of body weight, given directly on the pet's tongue.
Can aspirin be used as a pain relief for dogs?
-Yes, aspirin can be used for dogs as an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory, but it should not be given to cats and should be avoided for dogs with liver or kidney disease.
What is the dosage of aspirin for a dog weighing around 90 pounds?
-For a dog weighing around 90 pounds, the dosage would be two 325 mg tablets of aspirin.
Why is it important to clip the hair around a wound before treating it?
-Clipping the hair around a wound is important to prevent matting that can cover the puncture or abscess, which is necessary for proper drainage and healing.
What are the options for cleaning and flushing a wound mentioned in the video?
-The options for cleaning and flushing a wound include using hexidine flush, which is an antiseptic, or concentrated black tea.
How often should you flush a wound when treating an abscess at home?
-A wound should be flushed at least twice a day when treating an abscess at home.
What are the two topical treatments suggested for an abscess in the video?
-The two topical treatments suggested are honey, which is antibacterial and promotes wound healing, and aloe vera gel, which also has antibacterial properties and aids in wound healing.
How long should you continue the treatment of flushing and applying topical remedies to an abscess?
-The treatment of flushing and applying topical remedies should continue for a minimum of 3 to 5 days.
What is the purpose of using honey as a topical treatment for an abscess?
-Honey is used as a topical treatment because it has antibacterial properties that deal with the infection and also helps with wound healing by drawing moisture away from the wound, thus preventing bacterial growth.
What should you do after the initial 3 to 5 days of treatment for an abscess?
-After the initial 3 to 5 days of treatment, the goal is to allow the wound to start closing up and promote the growth of healthy tissue.
Outlines
🐶 Identifying and Treating Pet Abscesses
Dr. Andrew Jones explains how to recognize and treat abscesses in dogs and cats. Symptoms include redness, swelling, pain, and lethargy. Severe cases require a vet visit, but mild cases can be managed at home with holistic remedies.
💊 Pain Relief for Pets
Administering pain relief is crucial for treating abscesses. Rescue Remedy is safe for both dogs and cats. Aspirin can be used for dogs, but never for cats. The dosage varies based on the pet's weight.
✂️ Clipping and Cleaning the Wound
The next step involves clipping the hair around the wound to allow proper drainage. Using blunt scissors or clippers, remove as much hair as possible. This step is essential to prevent the wound from getting covered and to facilitate proper cleaning.
🚿 Flushing the Wound
Dr. Jones recommends using hexidine flush or concentrated black tea to clean the wound. Flushing the wound twice daily helps to remove bacteria and promote healing. Hot compresses can also be used initially to ease the cleaning process.
🍯 Applying Topical Treatments
After cleaning, apply honey or aloe vera gel to the wound. Honey is especially effective due to its antibacterial properties and wound healing components. The treatment should be repeated for 3 to 5 days to ensure the wound remains open and drains properly.
📩 Subscribe for More Tips
Dr. Jones concludes the video by encouraging viewers to subscribe to his channel and newsletter for more tips on natural remedies for pets. Subscribers receive free books and videos on pet care.
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Keywords
💡abscess
💡infection
💡puncture wound
💡Rescue Remedy
💡aspirin
💡clipping and cleaning
💡hexidine flush
💡hydrotherapy
💡honey
💡aloe vera gel
Highlights
Dr. Andrew Jones demonstrates how to treat a pet's abscess at home.
Signs of infection in pets include redness, swelling, and pain.
Pets may show signs like limping or lethargy if they have an infection.
Immediate veterinary attention is needed if a pet is extremely lethargic or unwilling to eat or drink.
Rescue Remedy is a universally safe option for pain relief in dogs and cats.
Aspirin can be used as an anti-inflammatory for dogs, but not for cats.
Pain relief should be given before examining or treating the wound to ensure the pet is calm.
Clipping the hair around the wound is crucial for proper treatment and drainage.
Blunt scissors or clippers can be used to remove hair around the wound.
Cleaning and flushing the wound is essential for healing, using options like hexidine flush or concentrated black tea.
Flushing the wound twice a day helps to remove bacteria and promote healing.
Honey is an effective home remedy for treating abscesses due to its antibacterial properties and wound healing capabilities.
Aloe vera gel is another option for topical treatment, also known for its antibacterial and wound healing properties.
Topical treatments should be applied after cleaning and flushing the wound.
The wound should be kept open for 3 to 5 days to ensure proper drainage and healing.
Dr. Jones recommends using honey over aloe vera for its superior antibacterial properties.
Dr. Jones offers free resources on natural pet remedies through his newsletter.
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