We definately already plan to see the doctor ASAP. It appeared a couple days ago and seems VERY painful. My husband thought it was a spider bite and popped it and tons of pus oozed out and now I'm wondering about that incase it is a boil-I heard popping a boil can cause worse infections. Can anyone help with home remedies and such? Thank you!
2007-05-09 13:02:04 · 4 answers · asked by Squeak Mouse 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
I also have a bad habit of biting the skin around my fingers and currently have a couple open wounds, should I refrain from treating the "boil" or whatever it is myself?
2007-05-09 13:04:06 · update #1
go get some gloves from the drug store, the kind like medical professionals use.
Wash the wound with antiseptic soap. Warm compresses to draw out the infection. apply polysporin and bandage.
It is very important to keep the skin clean and dry from any drainage.
2007-05-09 13:10:07 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is difficult for us to diagnose a lump. For the most part, I believe it is worth it to let the Vet aspirate or take a sample of the inside of the tumor. It is a very simple, near painless procedure. The Vet inserts a needle and removes tissue or liquid. Most dogs don't react. The Vet will examine that material under a microscope and report back. If they are benign and don't bother the dog, there may be no reason to do anything. If the dog is getting older and the lump is growing, then Vet may suggest removing it now, because removal later may be more risky with an older dog. My dog has had plenty of these tests for fatty tumors. Some of them look a little strange, but the Vet understands that I have no interest in "cosmetic surgery" for the dog. However, we have removed some polyps that were in a location where they might rub and get infected. I had a concern about a small polyp on my dog's neck. The Vet looked at it and said it was harmless. She could have removed it in a few minutes, but she said there was no reason, unless it bothered my dog. My suggestion is let the Vet check the lump. If the lump is benign, ask for recommendations, and ask what happens if you do nothing... and go from there. If the lump is NOT benign, ask the Vet for options.
2016-05-19 03:04:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, i think it would be best not to try and pop it again. It just opens it up to all sorts of bacteria. You should apply neosporin ASAP until you can get him to the doctor. I don't think it is anything serious though.
2007-05-09 13:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by nichollette4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use gloves and apply warm heat it should come to a head or burst, it will also help with pain if there is any
2007-05-09 13:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by skeeter195848 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋