An examination will help them to advise you on the best course of treatment for your pet. This is particularly important if your dog has been scratched in his eye. If they ask you to bring your dog to the clinic then make sure you do so promptly. Ring your veterinarian if you have found any wounds on your dog, especially if they are deep or in the eye area. Check whether he is holding his eyes closed or whether there are any blood or wounds present in his fur. The most common place to get scratched is the face. If you do become injured, you may need to call your doctor. In most cases, cats lash out and then retreat, so you may be able to just retrieve your dog and move from the area. If they are actively fighting you might need to make a loud noise to distract them or perhaps even spray them with some water to break up the fight.
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Scratches to the skin tend to be superficial, so most will heal well with minimal treatment. Eye injuries can be serious, particularly if treatment isn’t started promptly. A scratch can cause damage to the cornea (the surface of the eye), which could form an ulcer. The most common place for a dog to get scratched is on its face, and eye injuries are common. If your dog gets scratched by a cat, it’s important to know what to do and what the possible outcomes of a cat scratch injury can be.
There’s a popular adage when it comes to fighting that goes “Fight like cats and dogs”-and this is so commonly used for a reason! Cats and dogs can clash, with even a friendly, well-meaning dog sometimes getting on the receiving end of a cat’s claws. The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research.
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