Help with my dog...

[PUZZLDY5]

Two nights ago my dog came in the house with a visible bleeding scratch on his nose by his eye. I have been cleaning it with a cotton swab and hydrogen peroxide and then putting neosporen on it. If I have to take him to the vet I will but I am trying to avoid another bill here. Am I putting the right stuff on it? Is there anything else I can do? What are signs of infection? It's not infected yet. Poor dog.

 

[JessicaR]

Aww poor baby. This site should be helpful.
http://www.vetinfo.com/disinfecting-bandaging-dog-scratch.html

When in doubt take him to the Vet.

My dog got in a fight with a raccoon and had her nose scratched as well as a cut inside her mouth. I cleaned it with soap and water and then peroxide. I did that numerous times over the course of a few days. It all healed and she is fine now. She is also up to date with all her shots.

 

[AKL_Megs]

It would be like OUR skin... red around the wound, tender to the touch, whitish on the actual wound, etc.

Our dog used to get scratches all the time. He was a little... wild. They like to lick them clean (of course, on the face, your dog can't) when they can reach them. Since your dog can't, I believe you are keeping it clean for him!

I wouldn't take him in unless he is in REAL pain or it looks bad.

 

[PUZZLDY5]

Thank you so much for that site.

 

[JessicaR]

Thank you so much for that site.

You're welcome! Hope you dog heals quickly.

 

[christiane]

Hydrogen peroxide is not a very good antiseptic & inhibits healing, so I would stop that. Just use some warm water & a little antibacterial soap. Neosporin is fine, use it 2-3 times a day for a few days.

It's ok just to monitor the wound for now. Watch for redness, swelling, pain or discharge. If noted, then the wound is infected & he will need to be checked by the vet.

Hope he does ok!