Can spraying alcohol on dogs kill bacteria?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Can spraying alcohol on dogs kill bacteria?

Spraying alcohol on dogs has a certain bactericidal effect, but be sure to choose 75-degree medical alcohol. When disinfecting, use a cotton swab to apply it around the wound, from the inside out, and do not use your hands directly. When treating a wound on a dog, shave the hair around the wound to avoid secondary infection.

And alcohol cannot be sprayed all over the body, because the hair on the dog's body can easily generate static electricity, and if the alcohol concentration is too high, it can easily catch fire.

Tip:

If you are disinfecting wounds, it is best to choose physiological saline, which will cause less irritation to the dog. If you want to prevent skin diseases, you can use it Deworming medicine for dogs.