Dog Pressure Sores From Splint

A donut works especially well for the dog s hips.

Dog pressure sores from splint.

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. Don t allow the dog to lie on pressure sores. Pressure sores in dogs are often caused by chronic trauma to a dog s skin and subcutaneous tissue the fatty layer beneath the skin. Laser therapy can be performed by your veterinarian or you can invest in an at home low level laser such as the dog med laser.

Use foam pads or pillows to take pressure off the sore. Try not to let the dog rest on the hip bone on one side for very long no longer than 2 hours optimally. They have taken months to heal causing my poor dog pain and discomfort and 1600 in vets bills. What i ve found works is to put a clean dressing on the sore then cover the dog with a blanket.

We always recommend checking with your veterinarian to see what is the best course of medical action for your dog. 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. Animals with osteoarthritis of the hock can benefit as the material reflects the body s heat back to the joint improving comfort and mobility. You also want to keep the dog from licking the sore.