In animal husbandry, various types of injuries, skin damage and even more serious wounds are a natural phenomenon. It is difficult to prevent them, especially in a large herd, where animals sometimes fight for a position in the hierarchy. However, every breeder should know the rules of conduct in the case of hard-to-heal wounds in animals and find out how to protect post-operative wounds in breeding animals.

How to protect postoperative wounds in animals?

After surgery, the guardian must ensure that the animal is properly cared for. Securing wounds should be carried out in accordance with the recommendations of the veterinarian, who after the procedure is obliged to inform the guardian what actions should be taken to enable the animal to recover quickly and safely. Each breeder must take care of proper hygiene before starting to care for the wound. Dressing changes should be made with clean hands, ideally wearing disposable gloves. You should also keep the environment where the animal stays clean. If the wound is contaminated or dirty, gently clean it with hydrogen peroxide, saline solution or a special preparation as recommended by your veterinarian.

It is important to prevent contamination of the wound. If the animal is able to get into dirty or dirty places, such situations should be avoided. In some cases, it may be necessary to wear special protective clothing or use a protective collar to prevent the animal from touching the wound.

It is also necessary to regularly observe the wound to properly detect any signs of infection such as redness, swelling, purulent discharge or fever.

How to treat hard-to-heal wounds in animals?

Any problematic wound should be consulted with a veterinarian. The specialist should carefully examine the wound and introduce treatment methods adapted to the problem. The breeder is then obliged to follow the doctor’s instructions. The methods of dealing with hard-to-heal wounds in animals may vary. In some cases, the so-called stimulation of healing through laser therapy, vacuum therapy, ozone therapy or the use of special preparations supporting wound healing. In our offer you will find professional agents supporting the treatment of difficult wounds in farm animals with nanosilver. We invite you to browse through our proposals.