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"It is imperative that dogs with pressure sores be provided with well-padded, thick, soft sleeping surfaces at all times, to prevent further trauma. This may be all that is needed to decrease the size of the pressure sores and prevent their progression.  There are many commercially available dog beds, mattresses and fabric-covered foam pads that will take the pressure off of bony prominences when a dog is resting or sleeping.  If a pressure sore is not infected, adding soft bedding to the dog\u2019s living environment - and observing the dog when it is lying down or resting - are probably all that is necessary to manage the condition.  The site of the pressure sore should be wrapped with a padded bandage to prevent further trauma to the area as it heals.  Moisturizers, aloe lotions or antibiotic ointments or gels can be applied to the affected area to soften the rough skin and provide some relief from discomfort. The area should be bandaged after these substances are applied, to reduce the risk of secondary bacterial infections developing in the moist environment."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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