My 5 month old puppy has a little cut above her nose that I think she may have gotten from the groomers. I noticed it was bleeding a little today so I washed it with warm water and put some hydrogen peroxide on it with a cotton ball. Is this something I should keep doing to make sure it doesn't get infected? Is hydrogen peroxide ok to use on dogs? I am careful not to get any in her eyes...just want to make sure that is alright for dogs.
2007-08-26 10:06:58 · 3 answers · asked by Kira M 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Veterinary Betadine solution is the best treatment for any kind of open wound. You can be sure and safe that your puppy will recover without any side effects.
2007-08-26 10:19:47 · answer #1 · answered by marchry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peroxide is a good antiseptic, but unfortunately it is caustic to tissue and will delay healing. The best thing you can use is a dilute solution of organic iodine, or chlorhexidine gluconate. Just keep it clean and it should be fine.
2007-08-26 10:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by JeN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just clean with wam water and aply a triple antibiotic several times a day
2007-08-26 13:21:38 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋