Dog Pressure Sores From Splint

A donut works especially well for the dog s hips.

Dog pressure sores from splint.

Dogleggs hock sock provides coverage padding and protection for the dog hock. 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. Don t allow the dog to lie on pressure sores. 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.

What i ve found works is to put a clean dressing on the sore then cover the dog with a blanket. Pressure sores in dogs are often caused by chronic trauma to a dog s skin and subcutaneous tissue the fatty layer beneath the skin. We always recommend checking with your veterinarian to see what is the best course of medical action for your dog. Animals with osteoarthritis of the hock can benefit as the material reflects the body s heat back to the joint improving comfort and mobility.

They have taken months to heal causing my poor dog pain and discomfort and 1600 in vets bills. These sores occur when pressure on the affected area constricts blood vessels decreasing blood supply to the area. 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. You also want to keep the dog from licking the sore.