Can I bathe my dog with staples on his paw and wearing a cone?

The swelling is normal. The incision looks good. Please do not give her a bath until the staples are removed as that could cause the incision to open up and get infected. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Paris.

Congratulations on adding Kane to your family! You cannot wash Kane until the wounds have completely healed. He has been in rough circumstances so give a good diet and a loving home a chance to work before you address his skin. I'm sure you have already purchased food but I would recommend Royal Canin or Nutro as both of these are good for dogs who are prone to dry skin. The staples will be removed 10-14 days after they were placed. Protect them from scratching and licking. I hope this helps!

As long as your pup is just going outside on-leash long enough to use the bathroom, the stitches shouldn't get wet enough to be a problem. A little water won't hurt, we just don't want dogs to be fully submerged in a bathtub or swimming pool until the incision is completely healed. But a bit of snow or rain shouldn't cause any problems. You can use a towel to gently dry his belly when you get back inside, just to be sure.

Ouch! I would keep the paw as clean and dry as possible, and keep Nike from licking at it by placing an Elizabethan (cone) collar on him. Limiting activity so he doesn't keep walking on it and introducing any more debris into the foot is also a good idea. Since it is such a big wound, seeing if you can get into the vet sooner is also a good idea so he can get started on pain meds or antibiotics as needed.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Molly. No, you do not want to bathe her while her stitches are still in as her skin is not completely healed yet. I usually recommend waiting about 24-48 hours after the stitches have been removed. If she has soiled her suture site, then spot clean the area with a damp cloth. I hope this information helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. As long as there are no wounds it should be fine to bathe Brixy. If the legs are sore, you can place a towel or rubber mat down on the shower floor so that he does not slip. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

If there is no active bleeding and he isn't extremely painful, then he can likely wait until later today. Waiting until tomorrow would not be recommended. Place an e-collar (cone) on Rufus to prevent licking. Crate him or restrict activity until he sees the vet. Do not give him anything for pain until you speak with your vet. Many OTC pain medications can be toxic to dogs.