My Chihuahua has a small open wound or sore on his front leg. I am not sure how he got it, but it got a little bigger within a week. How I can help it heal faster?
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You could put an antibacterial cream on it and cover it with a bandage. If it were my dog, I would see a vet to make sure it did not get infected.
Our dog has got the exact same wound on her neck and front leg. We went to the vet and he gave her some tablets. He said that its either a skin infection or a tumour. Please take your dog to the vet ASAP as it could be serious. X
Ouchies! Poor pup! I would call your vet right away and ask for them to either look at it or offer a few palliative solutions and what to look for when you need to bring the dog in ASAP (like if it changes).
If you have an established relationship with a vet and your vet is like ours, they will give info for free over the phone.
It could be a simple scrape from something inside or outside, but my fear is always that the "hot spot" has deeper cause (like from a bug bite or allergy). Our Clarence has a variety of skin issues and you do have to be very careful to prevent infection in open wounds as they love to rub in dirt and other YUCK outside (at least he does).
The pup may even have to wear "the cone of shame" for a few days...that lampshade like thing they hate so much...but they help...the clear ones make it easier for them to function.
I would NOT recommend using ANY human products on the dog, until you get the vet's OK. They are the experts and some dogs (by size) can tolerate various human medications and some can't
NEVER use human bandages either as they will pull the fur off when removed. There are those neat-o self sticking wraps that some of the bigger pet stores sell...they can be pricey, but better that than ripping off a clump of fur. Again, I wouldn't use one until the vet gives the OK as some wounds heal better with just air.
Keep us posted about the dog's recovery! Sending up lots of healing wishes!!
I have used Blu-Kote spray on wounds on dogs numerous times. It seems to speed up the healing process. One note of warning, this medicine will stain upholstery, floors, etc. so be sure to apply it outdoors if possible and allow it to dry before your dog gets on the furniture or carpet.
it wont be possible to know how to treat this wound until you know what it is. You will need to see a Vet for that. Dont take a chance that this will just go away. It could be a fungus, infection or cancer. If it has gotten larger in the last week it is very unlikely to just go away. Remember that whatever you put on it can and will be licked off, so be sure it is safe to be ingested. You can call your local humane society to find a low cost Vet for treatment.
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