We were at a dark park, and well the other dog owner-and my dog were playing. I thought they were fine, until the other dog teeth started showing, my dog didnt' yelp. So we thought she was fine. Then a guy noticed that she had been bitten or so..it is very very small and is a bit red. I don't know if a vet would be the best thing. I would think that an ointment or something would do it? help..
2007-02-09 08:02:09 · 10 answers · asked by worldtrotter4112 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If it is small, you can try treating it yourself, just make sure that you keep a very close eye on it for infections. (If you do end up at the vet, if you have a way on contacting the other dogs owner, he maybe can pay part of the cost, as it was his dog that bit yours)
Wash the area with soap and water twice a day and then apply polysporin. try to keep the dog from licking it for the first little while (it wont harm him if he does lick it though)
2007-02-09 08:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by allyalexmch 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
to be on the safe side a vet would be best, but if you know the other dog and it's owner well, and know there is nothing wrong medically with the other dog, some antibiotic ointment that is safe for dogs should do the trick
2007-02-09 08:06:49 · answer #2 · answered by Katykins 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it's just a minor bite, wash it well and use a triple antibiotic ointment. If it starts to get redder or inflamed, then you should see the vet.
Is your dogs rabies vaccination up to date? If not, see the vet immediately.
2007-02-09 08:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some antibiotic on it like neosporin and keep an eye on it. This time of year you don't have to worry about flies getting in it only infection. make sure you don't see it getting inflamed or red as you then might need to then take the dog to the vet for oral antibiotics.
2007-02-09 08:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by SC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your dog has been bitten, you need to take her to the vet, because if the dog that bit her, does not have it's vaccinations, then your dog can get sicker.
2007-02-09 08:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd call your vet and ask. You should probably take him in to be checked in case the other dog had any diseases, but I'm overprotective.
2007-02-09 08:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by me41987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try regular hydrogen peroxide cause that shouldnt burn him ,then dab a little neosporin on it cause that stuff works good on any thing.Your dog will be a happy camper.
2007-02-09 08:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by MIKEWAAK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash the wound with peroxide, and put an antibacterial salve on it... most dogs "lick their wounds" so dont use alot of the antibacterial... dogs usually heal well by licking their wounds. unless the dog needs stitches... shell be fine. keep your eye on it just in case!!
2007-02-09 08:07:21 · answer #8 · answered by kim t 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah just put some antiseptic cream on it, any problems take it to the vet
2007-02-09 08:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by toymod 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neosporin
2007-02-09 08:18:36 · answer #10 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋