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    Wounds and Bleeding

    Lacerations, deep cuts and haemorrhages

    A bleeding wound can look more serious than it is — or less serious than it appears. The priority is to stop the bleeding and assess the depth of the injury.

    Warning signs

    • Visible bleeding from an area of the body
    • Evident laceration or cut
    • The dog persistently licks an area
    • Sudden limping or difficulty bearing weight on a limb
    • Localised swelling after trauma

    What to do immediately

    1. 1Apply pressure to the wound with a clean gauze or clean cloth
    2. 2Maintain constant pressure for 5–10 minutes without removing
    3. 3Keep the dog still and calm
    4. 4Gently clean with saline solution if available
    5. 5See the veterinarian if the wound is deep or does not stop bleeding

    What NOT to do

    • Do not use hydrogen peroxide on deep wounds
    • Do not remove objects embedded in the wound
    • Do not apply alcohol directly to the injury
    • Do not bandage too tightly as to cut off circulation

    Call the vet immediately if

    • Bleeding that does not stop after 10 minutes of pressure
    • Deep wound or wound with separated edges
    • Object embedded in the wound
    • Wound near the eyes, neck, or abdomen

    How the app helps

    • Veterinarian's number always reachable
    • Emergency profile with the dog's details ready
    • Triage guide to assess severity