My dog is on cage rest due to an injury. Should I bathe him?

Question

He injured his shoulder and the vet has ordered cage rest for him. He cannot stand to urinate. He is on training pads which I change immediately when they are wet. Should I try to wash the area where the urine gets on his skin? And if so, what should I wash him with? Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

Although cage rest is the best thing that you can do for your pup, it is also really important to ensure that he is clean from urine, which can cause a rash (like diaper rash). Does your dog have stitches, if so, do not get them wet. But a sponge bath clean with warm water and gentle soap will be fine, just don't let you pup thrash around, or he may injure himself further. Good luck, I hope he feels well soon!

Answer 2

You should definitely clean your dog. Urine on skin can cause rashes and infections. An all over bath is not necessary. You can use a wet sponge or washcloth to clean the soiled area, but make sure your dog is towel dried so that he does not get mildew on the areas that arent frequently exposed to the air.

P.S. How is your dog's shoulder injured? If it is a wound with an opening, you should also keep an eye on it. Don't get the wound wet, but if it looks nasty talk to your vet.

Answer 3

You can wash the area where the urine is, as long as you do not wash any wounds or suture sights. You can use a wet washcloth, or waterless soaps made specifically for dogs. If he doesn't have any wounds or incisions, then you can bathe him normally with water and dog shampoo. Just be careful not to get too much water in his face if he can't stand up.

Answer 4

Just give him a sponge bath. You don't want him getting bed sores from laying on his dirty skin. Even though you change the pads as soon as possible, he still probably gets urine on his skin and that can't feel good. Just do it as quickly and as carefully as possible. I

Answer 5

I would use a mild antibacterial soap like dial unscented. Just wet a wash cloth with warm water and ring it out put a bit of soap on the wash cloth rinse it a bit and wash him. Then really rinse the wash cloth again and wipe him down one more time and dry him off.

What a good pet owner you are, KUDOS!!!!!

Answer 6

Just warm water..maybe puppy wipes might work. So sorry for your dog..A little sponge bath will make him feel better and let him know you are caring for him. It is so sad when a dog is hurt. They put their trust in your hands to help them. Seems as though you are doing a good job. I would think a little warm sponge bath will do him a lot of good.

I hope he feels better soon.

Answer 7

with a wash rag that is a little wet. ask the vet if you can hold him up to urinate so he does not get it on his skin. if you can help him to go potty use a towel under his front end. ask the vet if this is ok.

Answer 8

http://www.petmenu.com/qubatuwi30.html

these are meant for dogs and will neutralize the urine so he won't get any irritation. The very mild waterless bath wipes for people work well and will not irritate his skin-they are found in the toilet paper aisle of the grocery store.

Answer 9

I would just leave him alone...changing the pads is the best you can do. If you try and move him, he may try to get up and besides it will probably be hard to get all the soap off his bottom and if you don't it will irritate the skin. If it really bothers you then just take a warm face cloth and clean him up a little, but don't use any soap.

Answer 10

If the vet ordered cage rest, then he probably did it so he doesn't move around too much. I would just call my vet, {It's free}, and ask them what you should do.