Wounds can often be challenging to manage, due to the different phases of healing and the complications that can occur. Veterinary nurses (VNs) can play a leading role in this aspect of patient care and in helping to ensure a successful outcome. A decubitus ulcer, also known as a pressure sore or pressure ulcer, is a wound that can develop over a bony prominence when the area is in prolonged contact with a hard surface, such as in cases of recumbent patients or patients with decreased muscle mass and mobility. These ulcers can become infected and may take a long time to heal. It is important to understand the risk factors for decubitus ulcers in order to prevent them from developing. A good nursing plan will help minimise their occurrence and, if they do develop, there are several nursing interventions that can be implemented by VNs to improve the comfort and recovery of the patient. This article focuses on the wound management of a dog with a decubitus ulcer on the olecranon, which became infected with a penicillin-resistant bacterium. The nursing challenges over the 6-month period of wound management included the immobilisation of the wound area and the treatment of a bacterial i
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