Pet First Aid: How to bandage your pet's paw in case of emergency

Knowing basic pet first aid is important as a pet owner! In this week's video, we show you how to bandage your pet's paw in case of an emergency*.
*This video does not replace proper veterinary care. It is strictly to teach you how to bandage in the event of an emergency.

[@debbskyj]

This is without a doubt the most helpful video. It's easy to follow and the things you used are in most first aid kits. Thank you.

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

Thank you for your support! So glad it was helpful for you.

[@elliottgreenhalgh3689]

This was very very helpful. My dog scraped her paw pad, very superficial. But we did want to keep the scrape clean, so this technique really helped. Thank you

[@oliveryt7330]

It’s late at night and it’s hard to get into any vets right now so this is helping out lots

[@NinaNebulosa88]

Very helpful and informative video, thank you! :)

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@ksinclair-garcia2092]

Can coban be used instead of doing gauze?

[@tylerwychopen]

how do you get the dog to sit so still?

[@9catlover]

watching this as my cat cut his paw. tried to wrap him but he bit the bandage off. will try this -Thank you so much!

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

You're welcome! We hope it helps :)

[@edgelumino]

Thanks for the video it’s very useful! My dog’s finger has inflammation, so I need to change gauze at home to avoid dog licking it. Every time it’s exhausting because once I touch his leg he will show his teeth to me😂

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

So glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

That's because it's sore and hurting him

[@chamuco97]

I did that , but it took a lot of more time for me to do it then my dog to take it off

[@ciaram6368]

My dog split his nail, it has fully come off now, the quick is exposed but has stopped bleeding, we have been washing it with saline and using a pet safe antibacterial powder on it, would a bandage be needed, he hasn’t cried or needed pain relief etc, he is his full happy self. Due to the virus situation our local vets are closed and we have restricted travel. Thank you so much for your videos and all you do, and I understand if you can’t answer!

[@wayoflifehelpothers2210]

Hi apply that dog powder only and change its bandage daily . Remove the powder everyday in morning with cotton and apply new bandage powder daily . It will work 100% .

[@ciaram6368]

WAY OF LIFE HELP OTHERS thank you so much!

[@wayoflifehelpothers2210]

@@ciaram6368 WELCOME.

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

Hi Ciara, glad to hear that your dog is not exhibiting any signs of pain or discomfort at this time. Due to the chance of an infection, it would be best to seek veterinary advice - even if it’s a virtual appointment - to better assess the needs of your dog. Close monitoring is important and make sure that he is not licking or chewing at the injured nail. If any signs of infection are noticed, getting him to an open emergency veterinary hospital may be necessary. Thank you for reaching out, and we hope this helps!

[@jerrydonquixote5927]

@@ciaram6368 this happened to my husky his nail is split he was licking it but I didn't see any problem I inspected it a few times the last few days he's still walking just fine and then today I finally noticed his nail is split I tried cutting a little off and seeing it maybe if it would pull off and it did not he cried a little when I did that but he's such a good boy. I knew I had to get him to stop licking it so I cleaned it with peroxide and then dried it with it napkin and then I put some antibiotic on it and put a gauze over it and then I wrapped it with like ace bandage so he won't pull it off again my veterinarian won't open until in the morning but I think if he would just stop licking it it would come out on its own and be okay but I will call them in the morning hopefully I can keep him from licking it I don't want to get it too tight and cut off his circulation but he needs to stop licking it I love my dog so much❤

[@padmapriyasubheesh4947]

Thank u soon much 😘😘😘

[@youngrickey4927]

If it’s just a small cut can I treat it home ?

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

Hi Rickey, it's best to discuss this on a case-by-case basis with your veterinarian, to ensure the well-being of your pet :)

[@LastAvailableAlias]

What if the cat is kicking and fighting? Even wrapped in a towel.

[@completlynormalhypernova666]

Have another person hold the cat i guess

[@BarackBobama]

This is late, but in the future try asking your vet for gabapentin.

[@xo.rai143]

My dog ripped her toenail and it’s corona time 😫😩😢

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

😢 please contact your veterinarian and see what services they are offering during this time.

[@kimkatz2444]

It took me 15mins to put a bandage on my cat the min she walk it was gone hahahha

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

Oh no! You could also consult your veterinarian for tips on bandaging your cat's paw :)

[@daniellademaio247]

gauze squares gauze roll

[@daisy3690]

that tape will rip out the animal's hair when removed

[@Theiliteritesbian]

Holey moley

[@Justin-yk3ox]

A little more challenging when the dog is kicking her feet all over the place.

[@missgram2837]

The video is not realistic. It would be simple if we all had a stuffed animal. Do it on a real dog that is big, mad, hurting and snarling.

[@OntarioSPCA1873]

Thank you for your comment! We agree it will look different with a live dog. We'll take your comment into consideration!

[@Daddy007111]

Exactly.