08
May
Should You Let Your Dog Lick His Wounds. Nandi says a dogs saliva has proteins that may help cleanse or heal its own wounds but in a paragraph titled Why Not to Make Out With Your Pet he. Despite the suggestion that there may be bactericidal benefits the trauma caused by the friction of licking is destructive to the healing process. If your cut is small you may feel comfortable with your dog licking and attending to your wound. The following compounds are present in canine saliva and are thought to have antimicrobial and healing properties.
Your best bet on a wound is to consult a veterinarian for your dog or physician. If its just a little wound a little licking wont hurt. It is important to make sure your dog has been fully dewormed and checked by the veterinarian. Reallydont let your dog lick your woundthey have so much bacteria and germs in their mouthsI know he means wellbut thats why if your dog has an op or wound the vet gives you one of those lampshade things to put on him so he cant lick his wound. Nandi says a dogs saliva has proteins that may help cleanse or heal its own wounds but in a paragraph titled Why Not to Make Out With Your Pet he. Dogs have an enzyme that speeds up the healing process.
For dogs licking wounds is like you rubbing your head if you hit it.
If its just a little wound a little licking wont hurt. So limiting access to wounds particularly surgical ones with stitches is important. It is rare for dog saliva to cause serious injury but it has in more than one case. It isnt a good idea to let your dog lick your wounds and it really isnt a good idea to let him lick his own. Overzealous licking can quickly turn into chewing and biting. Because this is such common behavior many people believe that when a dog licks a wound it will promote healing.