10/08/2026
Why do we have to shave so much for a pyoderma? 🤔
If you've ever had a pyoderma treated, you may have wondered why so much hair has to be shaved. It can look extreme, but there's an important reason behind it!
Pyoderma involves a bacterial infection of the skin, and shaving the affected area helps us:
🐾See the skin clearly- Hair can hide redness, swelling, drainage, scabs, and areas of infection.
🐶Keep the area clean- Removing hair makes it easier to clean away bacteria, crusting, and discharge.
🐕Apply treatments effectively- Topical medications and antiseptics can reach the skin instead of getting trapped in the hair.
🏥Monitor healing- With the hair out of the way, it's much easier to see whether the infection is improving or spreading.
While the shave may look dramatic, there's a purpose behind it! We're trying to give the skin the cleanest environment possible so it can heal!
Don't worry, the hair grows back!!
