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dumainedogs

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I haven't used that brand exactly, but I have used chlorhexadine.. first in a version I got from the vet and also a drug-store version that is stronger and therefore MUST BE DILUTED! I use it to clean the wound and get the "crusty dried up" stuff off, then trim away the hair and follow either with gold bond powder or the neo-predef from the vet. Good Luck! Sorry you've joined the ranks! As others may advise, if your home treatment doesn't seem to work , a vet visit may be in order for antibiotics.
 

baloobear2

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Would benadryl help with the itching of these buggers?

Tis the season, I don't know if I am going to be able to squeak by without antibiotics for Baloo's latest pair! Been keeping it really dry and hair is trimmed but he keeps chewing at it when he is resting...:smashing head:I wonder if oral benedryl with help with the itching anyone?
 

Tula

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We had success with Iodine followed by either rubbing alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide. We clipped the area and applied at least twice a day. We've had greater success the earlier you catch it! Kim
 

JackandKelly

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We had success with Iodine followed by either rubbing alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide. We clipped the area and applied at least twice a day. We've had greater success the earlier you catch it! Kim
Kim, Peroxide should only be used once on a wound. It can damage tissue and slow healing if used more than once. We don't use it at all (humans or dogs).
Our vet has us use Nolvasan (it's a surgical scrub)
 

Tula

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Good to know about Peroxide. We originally used rubbing alcohol, but vet actually suggested we switch to peroxide. It certainly gave Phoebe a "bad dye" job:( Hot spot cleared up completely.
 
I was gonna say no peroxide but Kelly beat me to it. I learned this on Newf Net. Morgan knock on wood hasn't had any since last fall. We used antibacterial cream and kept it clean and trimmed.
 
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