2007-11-04 10:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by karen26262001 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes you may! Same as with cats and horses.
2007-11-04 10:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by Boxer Lover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've used it on my dog for many years for the very same reason. I clean the area first with a saline wound wash solution (no stinging and gets rid of dirt and bacteria), dry, then put the Neosporin on with a tissue. I use the tissue so no bacteria from my hands (no matter how clean they are) will get into the wound. Then, he HAS TO wear the e-collar. Otherwise he'll just lick the stuff off and we're back where we started. *The cone/e-collar is the key to your dog's healing.*
If the wound is really bad - beyond raw (just gross) - then get some stronger stuff from the Vet, like an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal powder or cream.
Good luck!
2007-11-04 18:53:01 · answer #2 · answered by k9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should wrap it with Pet Wrap or something similar with gauze underneath. If you use an antibiotic like neosporin, don't use the complete stuff because it has pain killers and is bad if ingested. Some bitter spray can help if she chews it off.
A trip to the vet is a good idea do help determine the cause.
2007-11-04 18:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by Kate M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It will keep bacteria from growing. Just wash with soap first, dry, then add the neosporin. Reapply 2 to 3 times a day.
You can also use hydrocortisone neosporin combo. It will work better because it will help the itching as well.
2007-11-04 18:41:52 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Leo ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is causing your dog to chew herself raw?
You should take her to the vet to see what this could be as it could be one of several different things.
Use the neosporin until you get her to the vet.
2007-11-04 18:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by KE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The neosporin will be fine to use but you really need to call your vet and get it in to see why it is doing this in the first place
2007-11-04 18:47:03 · answer #6 · answered by chihuahuamom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been using Neosporin for years for my dogs as needed. The vet okayed it, saying even if they happened to lick it off it breaks down with no ill-effects at all.
2007-11-04 18:44:45 · answer #7 · answered by songlismom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not put neosporin on it with out contacting the vet. Have you seen the vet about this at all??? you may want to.
When my friends dog was getting really old he would chew on himself and the vet told them to put a product called heat on it. It makes it feel better and it tastes bad when they chew on it. See if the vet would recommend using this product
2007-11-04 18:39:01 · answer #8 · answered by Bri_515 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i was trimming my dogs fur and accidentally cut her, we put neosporin on it and it didnt mess with anything but it didnt help, it ended up getting infected because we waited a couple of days before we decided to go to tha vet, i would recomend takeing her to tha vet and see what they say, maybe puta cone around her head or something to keep her from doing that till she can get checked out
2007-11-04 18:45:15 · answer #9 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure.. but my vet did tell me I could spray benedryl on my dog where she was scratching her back raw.... not she gets allergy shots and it helps alot
2007-11-04 19:17:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋