Treatment for cut paw

[HoneyBee]

Hi folks,

I posted a questions a couple years ago regarding how to treat a cut paw. I received an answer from a forum member which proved to be the only thing that worked. I just wanted to pass this along with the upcoming hunting season.

Soaking the dogs paw in warm water and Epsom salt does the trick for healing cut paws. The salt seems to dry out the meat of the paw from the inside and allows the wound to heal from the inside.

I don't wrap the wrap in anything, just keep it clean with the Epsom salt water and try to minimize activity.

This was not my idea, just some great advise I got as a result of this forum.

Hope it can help someone in the future.

[marysburg]

Thanks, I will put this in the dog medicine file and keep it on hand.

[Sharon]

Good post honeybee. The only thing I would add is that I often put on the " lampshade" after soaking in the epsom salts so the dog doesn't lick on and on.

[fishhawk]

Great tip, thanks for posting.

[mooboy76]

Espom salt soaks are good for many animal wounds. I use them for my chickens too if the get vent damage.

As insurance, I usually apply a blast of Blue Kote to prevent infection of the wound.

[Waftrudnir]

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As insurance, I usually apply a blast of Blue Kote to prevent infection of the wound.

While some might experienced value in using certain remedies (which may or many not been scientifically proven to work), they certainly don't replace basic cleaning and wound treatment.
but hey, if you look at useless wellness vets, who send you off with a 3 digit bill without even touching a wound, it's no wonder that people fall back on those remedies.