Cuts, Scrapes and Abrasions

Cuts, scrapes, sores and abrasions in dogs

Overview

Dogs are explorers. They love to follow their noses and get into trouble. They also enjoy playing rough with other dogs. Whatever breed you own, your dog will probably get a few cuts and scrapes over the years. Minor wounds are often difficult to find because they are hidden under the fur or between toes.

Cuts and abrasions in cats

Overview

Cats are stoic creatures and they often hide the fact that they are ill or injured.  When a cat has been wounded, they often try to groom and clean their injury themselves.  Excessive grooming in one particular area may be your first indication that something is wrong.  Minor wounds are often difficult to find, because they are hidden under the fur or in between toes.

Symptoms

Cuts or bites:

Cuts and abrasions in cats

Overview

Cats are stoic creatures and they often hide the fact that they are ill or injured.  When a cat has been wounded, they often try to groom and clean their injury themselves.  Excessive grooming in one particular area may be your first indication that something is wrong.  Minor wounds are often difficult to find, because they are hidden under the fur or in between toes.

Symptoms

Cuts or bites:

Cuts, scrapes, sores and abrasions in dogs

Overview

Dogs are explorers. They love to follow their noses and get into trouble. They also enjoy playing rough with other dogs. Whatever breed you own, your dog will probably get a few cuts and scrapes over the years. Minor wounds are often difficult to find because they are hidden under the fur or between toes.

Cat first aid

When will you need cat first aid?

No pet owner expects to be confronted with an emergency, but accidents happen. Every year, many cats experience a broad range of medical problems from simple cuts, bites and abrasions, burns and stings to the more serious problems like broken bones, eye injury, choking, poisoning and, in some cases, drowning.

Dog first aid

When will you need dog first aid?

No pet owner expects to be confronted with an emergency, but accidents happen. Every year, many dogs experience a broad range of medical problems from simple cuts, bites and abrasions, burns and stings to the more serious problems like broken bones, eye injury, choking, poisoning and, in some cases, drowning.