Jack, a 13-year-old male lab mix, could be found hiking trails in Colorado and Virginia in his younger days. Nowadays, he "hikes" the sidewalks of the Pearl. Jack also likes to sleep in the sun on his balcony and gaze out on the Willamette.
Jack recently experienced a painful deep skin burn. Several days after getting a bath, Jack’s mom noticed that he was very uncomfortable in the hind end. Upon examination, we discovered that his skin was ulcerated and oozing. The entire dermal (skin) layer on his hind end was sloughing off and becoming infected. Jack recovered with medication and frequent bandage changes.
Jack recently experienced a painful deep skin burn. Several days after getting a bath, Jack’s mom noticed that he was very uncomfortable in the hind end. Upon examination, we discovered that his skin was ulcerated and oozing. The entire dermal (skin) layer on his hind end was sloughing off and becoming infected. Jack recovered with medication and frequent bandage changes.
A Health Tip from Jack
• Do not risk burns by using heat blankets, heating pads, hot water bottles, etc., that are too hot and may damage the skin.
• Do not allow your pet to lie directly on any heating pad or hot item. Use several layers of towels and make sure it is set on LOW.
