My Pit Bull puppy was snapped at by another dog and got a small cut on her cheek. It was swollen last night, but not now. What is best OTC med to use? I read that Neosporin was not good to use on the face. Is there another please?
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You could use miconazole ointment. I would check with the vet first.
I personally have not heard that it isnt good to use neosporin (an antibiotic ointment) on the face. I know it is not good to use it for acne but I have never heard any other warnings about using it on the face.
Double check with your vet to see what he/she recommends. Being a pet mom, I won't giving recommendations of what worked for me because my fur kid and your fur kid are totally different and what works for mine, may be really bad for yours. I would hate to suggest something and then have your baby have a reaction to it. Fur kids are just like real kids in that way!
If your vet is like mine, they often will give info over the phone or look at a photo (our vet does a lot of tele-medicine, which is cool and right now, they don't charge for it for easy things like you are asking. I hope your vet is the same!)
If the cut is red or hot to the touch or continues to swell or ooze, you will want to get him in ASAP! If there is an infection you may need an antibiotic.
Post back what the vet says! Sending up lots of healing wishes for your fur baby!!
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