i was petting my dog and found one spot was itching him. i looked closer and saw a penny size red spot on his skin. it was reddish and probably with blood sprinkled on top or something. it might have been a spider bite or something that he itched too much. i dono anyway i put neosporine on it. is neosporine safe for dogs on open wounds? any other suggestion?
2006-07-28 20:47:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
neosporin is fine, however, please watch the site to see if it increases in size, as it sounds like it may be the fungal infection we call ringworm.
2006-07-28 20:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's most likely a hot spot. Common in hot weather. Neosporine doesn't hurt dogs or cats, just not sure it'll do much for the hot spot. Your vet can tell you the name of a product. I forgot what it was called but it was the color a betadine and I bought it over the counter. It worked good too, just cannot remember it . Sorry!
2006-07-29 03:58:19 · answer #2 · answered by allannela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your typical hot spot to me. Neosporin won't help a hot spot though.
Talk to your vet and see if he/she will give you a bottle of Betagen (I paid $12 for it). You'll spray the spot 2 or 3 times every 4 to 6 hours.
You can also try alcohol (as it's pretty much the same thing as Betagen) but the alcohol will burn and you'll probably get a whimper or two out of your dog.
2006-07-29 04:04:47 · answer #3 · answered by Adoption P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neosporin is safe for dogs. I even had a dog who ate the inside of a tube of it as a puppy. The vet said not to worry .he was fine.That was 15 years ago.But it might not stop your dog from itching. esp. if the spot was caused by an insect bite.
2006-07-29 03:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by scubee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has an infection on her stomach and is on antibiotics. It turned into a hole. Once it started to heal I put neosporin on it. I wouldnt put it on there if it is a deep wound. Wait till it seals a bit and than apply it with a gauze of a q-tip.
2006-07-29 04:01:47 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put neosporin on my dog and it has not bothered him at all. In fact it seriously helped him.
2006-07-29 03:50:58 · answer #6 · answered by Small Lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neosporine is just fine for dogs..however if its an allergy problem then hydrocortisone is better. you can get that at any drug store over the counter.
2006-07-29 03:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perfectly fine just watch that he's not licking it off right when you put it on any vet will tell you the same just treat the wound like you would your own.
2006-07-29 03:52:42 · answer #8 · answered by ~Bethany~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iF YOU GO TO WAL-MART YOU CAN BUY THIS STUFF CALLED BAG BOMB OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT IT COST 5.00 DOLLARS AND ITS FOR STUFF LIKE THAT IT WORKS GREAT I USE IT ON MY LAB.
2006-07-29 04:05:04 · answer #9 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok it shouldn't hurt at all.
2006-07-29 04:28:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋