A warm saltwater compress used to draw out minor surface debris and gently cleanse a small wound before bandaging — a first-aid step, not a substitute for veterinary wound care.
Prep:5 minutes
Bake:Apply 10 minutes
Yield:One application
Ingredients
2 cups warm water
1 tsp non-iodized salt
A clean, soft cloth
Directions
0.
Dissolve salt completely in warm water.
1.
Soak a clean cloth in the solution and wring out slightly.
2.
Hold the warm compress gently against the affected area for 10 minutes.
3.
Re-warm and re-soak the cloth as needed to maintain warmth.
4.
Pat dry afterward and seek veterinary care for any wound that appears deep or infected.