How To Cure Cut And Wounds In Your Golden Retrievers Dogs

Any cut over half inch in length should be stitched for it to heal.

Small cuts usually heal by themselves if they are rinsed well, washed with an antibiotic soap and checked regularly with further cleansing of soap or a hydrogen peroxide solution.

When they occur in areas that are exposed to dirt, such as the feet, it may be advisable to place a wrap on the injury, but it should be removed frequently. If signs of infection appear, such as swelling, redness or warmth, it should be looked at by a veterinarian.

Puncture wounds should never be bandaged or stitched. They occur most commonly from bites, nails or wires. Anytime it is suspected that a dog might have been pierced by a nail or bitten, they body should be carefully examined for such wounds.

As they often do not bleed very much they can be difficult to spot. If not treated, they can result in infection or even conditions as dangerous as tetanus. If the wound is discovered within a short time of occurrence, try to make it bleed by applying pressure around it.

Flush it with water, then clean it with soap. Leave it exposed so that oxygen is able to stay in the wound and prevent an anaerobic condition from developing. Place a dilute hydrogen peroxide on it several times a day.

Watch it carefully for any indications of infection. Anytime your dog is injured, consider placing him on an antibiotic to prevent infection.

There are several types of cataracts that affect Goldens. They are characterized by the part of the lens on which they appear and the age of the dog. Most are genetic, though others can be caused by injury or the aging process.

Most cataracts are non progressive in Goldens and impairments of vision is usually mild. Diagnosis must be made by a veterinary ophthalmologist.