Dog Pressure Sores

These pressure sores only affect the upper layer of your skin.

Dog pressure sores. Filed up with pus and caused his leg to swell up. Dog sores are among some of the common canine health problems. Overall pressure sores are harmless but sometimes they get infected. Firmer or softer.

Pressure sores in dogs are often caused by chronic trauma to a dog s skin and subcutaneous tissue the fatty layer beneath the skin. At this stage the sore expands and goes into the tissue beneath the skin and forms a small crater. A basic understanding about the various causes for dog skin sores may prove beneficial for dog owners. Pain burning or itching are common symptoms.

Such skin lesions can be caused by various factors ranging from simple injuries to serious medical conditions like cancer. Below are my method of wound care for dogs with pressure sores. Stage 4 of pressure sores. A dog that is not able to move on his own will get pressure sores if not moved often at least 2 4 hours depending on how soft an area he is lying on.

Stage 3 of pressure sores. Fat may show at this stage but not muscle tendon or bone. An infection in a pressure sore can be serious. These sores occur when pressure on the affected area constricts blood vessels decreasing blood supply to the area.

Please note photos and videos are showing both legs of my dobbie. It is always advisable to take your dog to the vet for. Pressure sores also hurt a lot and make the dog reluctant to move at all. The pressure sore is really deep and into the muscle and bone which causes extensive damage and may cause damage to tendons and joints.