Bathing will prevent sores by maintaining the hair, coat and skin in a healthy condition. The rear quarters of your pet must be gently bathed at least once daily with warm water and a soft clean wash cloth. If your pet has an excessive amount of hair, you may want to clip the rear of your pet for sanitary reasons and ease of keeping the area clean. The larger the dog, the more difficult it is to prevent pressure sores. For larger, heavier pets, bathing at least once, preferably twice daily is truly crucial to keeping the skin clean and healthy. Pets should be checked carefully daily as pressure sores can hide under hair- watch for pets that tend always to lie on one side and on areas such as the hips and elbows. Larger pets take more time and more care to heal should they incur sores therefore prevention is the answer.

PRESSURE SORES
Pressure sores can be extremely serious if not caught in time and can open right down to the bone. Your Veterinarian will advise you as to how to take care of it after it is clipped of all hair and cleaned.