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Hot Compress Use and Pets
Warm water compresses are applied to:
* surgical incisions to keep them clean
* open, draining wounds to promote ongoing drainage and prevent
them from premature closure
* injured areas of the body to promote increased circulation
that in turn helps to reduce swelling.
Since your dog or cat's body temperature is quite warm, a hot
compress must be even warmer to do its work. The correct
temperature is that of nice, toasty bath water (about 104
degrees Fahrenheit.)
A clean washcloth, a piece of disposable cotton wadding, or a
piece of a clean sponge should be dipped into a bowl of warm
water then held against the affected area for a few minutes. The
compress usually needs to be re-soaked in the hot water 2 or 3
times during the average 5-minute treatment in order to keep the
area warm. After the compresses have been applied, gently pat
dry the affected area.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to
call.
The above is general veterinary information. Do not begin
any course of treatment without consulting your regular
veterinarian. All animals should be examined at least once every
12 months.
About the author:
Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital and its cat-only affiliate,
Coastal Cat Clinic, are small animal practices located in
Pacifica, California.
Linda Mar Veterinary Hospital
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