In this practical guide you’ll learn everything you have to do to help your pet if they have a splinter or a thorn embedded in their paws.
- First of all, you need to carefully Clean the wound with warm soapy water
- Use a pair of clean tweezers, grip the splinter close to the skin and gently pull the splinter out. Please note: you need yo pull it out at the same angle as it appears to have entered.
- Gently squeeze around the wound to encourage a little bleeding. After that, ensure that there is nothing else remaining in the wound. Clean the wound once more and then cover with a breathable sterile dressing
First Aid for Pets provides this information for guidance and it is not in any way a substitute for veterinary advice. The author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person or animal, however caused. It is strongly advised that you attend a practical First Aid for Pets course to understand what to do in a medical emergency.
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