Is there anything I can put on it? It sort of looks like a premature boil. It is about 1.5 cm across and circular. Anyone know what it may be?
2007-01-19 16:09:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I'd bring him to a vet if he's licking it. My doberman has a lick granuloma and I put it off too long and now we are stuck with a tissue growth that will never completely go away. Lick granulomas generally appear on the "wrist" and will continue growing as the dog incessantly licks-licking releases a pheremone that makes them feel good. Anyways most the time bitter sprays and all that doesn't help because the urge is so strong and creams and ointments only make it worse because they want to get it off--so they lick. My dog was put on a steroid and the licking stopped now I keep some on hand in case he starts a little I can stop it before it gets too bad. Hope it helps-good luck!!
2007-01-19 17:44:10 · answer #1 · answered by ashley k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know what it may be without seeing it. However, you can put an antibacterial cream (triple antibiotic) that we use on our own wounds. You can purchase this kind of antibiotic at Wal-Mart (I like the Equate brand) for cheap. Also, clean the wound daily with hydrogen peroxide. If it is not healing, becomes infected and/or gets bigger, he will need the attention of a vet. Sometimes I wrap up the wound during the night on my own animals and let it get air during the day when I can see what they are getting into. I wouldn't want any foreign bodies entering the wound, only to have an even larger amount of bacteria getting into the wound.
I hope his wound heals! Good luck!
2007-01-20 00:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Inali K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like what is commonly called a "hotspot." Usually an allergen has caused it. Dogs make it worse by licking it, which keeps it moist.
If it's an allergy problem, it could be a number of things- his food, grass, fleas... If it becomes a chronic problem you can have a test done to see what it is. Usually, though, it's the food (feed high quality food that you buy at a pet store, not purina or kibbles 'n bits)
It needs to be shaved and sprayed to dry it up. You may be given antibiotics to give to your dog too.
2007-01-20 00:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by K H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like a hot spot. We use Micro Tek sprays and gels from Eqyss. http://www.eqyss.com/pet First wash the area, then apply gel. But I'd check with the vet to be sure it is a hot spot.
2007-01-20 00:57:12 · answer #4 · answered by heartsonfire 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a quick trip to the vet will put your mind at ease
2007-01-20 06:54:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋