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The best thing to do is to take you're guinea pig to the vet. But, on our guinea pigs we use a special ointment very similar to Neosporin that is actually meant for dogs, but is great for small animals to use as well. Our brand is called tritop, I'm not sure if every vet uses the same brand (I'm assuming not). Also, olive oil is NOT unhealthy for guinea pigs. It isn't poison for them and it is actually good for guinea pigs to lick off. Olive oil is actually used most for guinea pigs to help with stomach problems. We use it on our guinea pigs to help sooth dry and itchy skin, NOT to clean cuts. If it is in an area your guinea pig can't reach Neosporin will also work. Just make sure then that your guinea doesn't ingest it. If the wound is caused from another guinea pig in the same cage you should separate them (we had too) because more injury could be placed upon them, if the cut is from your guinea pig scratching themselves make sure their nails are clipped shot, and that they have no irritating patches of skin on their body. If they do DO NOT USE LOTION it is not helpful, and is most likely poison to your Guinea. You can you 100% olive oil (make sure nothing else is in it) or coconut oil, both are not dangerous to Guinea pigs.
I would suggest not trying to do this at home by yourself - eye infections can lead to blindness and extreme chronic pain when left untreated, or when mistreated. A veterinarian can examine your guinea pig, determine what type of infection it is and prescribe appropriate medication to relieve the pain and inflammation.
If it is serious or if it is a traumatic injury (it was bit by a dog, stepped on, etc.) take that piggy to the vet asap! If it is just a small cut or scrape, dab gently with saline solution (also labeled as wound wash) on a cotton ball or q tip. You can buy the saline at any drug store.
Ideally you would let your veterinarian do this, as open wounds tend to have foreign bodies (dirt, rocks, whatever caused the wound) in them and they need to be evaluated for surgical closure. However, a small shallow open wound can typically be cleaned at home with room temperature tap water and clean towels. Do NOT use hydrogen peroxide - this stuff damages the healing cells and burns like the dickens, which will cause your dog to lick at the wound and contaminate it with mouth bacteria. Keep an eye on the wound and if your dog licks at it or it doesn't start closing over within a few days, you need to take your dog to a veterinarian.
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Why does an open wound on a dog smell?
a dog licks its wound to clean it especially if infected. The smell can come from a rot etc in the wound or even the saliver from the dog.
Your dog has a open wound on her breast will sugar help?
If your dog has an open wound on her breast sugar will probably not help. You should take her to the vet.
Can an open wound on a dog heal without stitches?
Yes it can but it must be kept very clean.
How do you clean a dog's wound?
its better to let the wound heal by its self. using peroxide or other human disinfectants can be very harmful to an animal. you may clean it by flushing the wound with water.
What should you do if your dog has some skin on there neck that is missing and bleeding?
Clean the wound with peroxide and make sure he is alright. If not, take him to the vet.
What should i do after dog bite?
After a dog bite, clean the wound with soap and water, apply antibiotic cream, and cover it with a clean bandage. Seek medical attention if the wound is deep, bleeding heavily, or showing signs of infection such as redness, swelling, or warmth. Be sure to also report the bite to local authorities for further investigation.
Will a wound on a dog smell worst after its been cleaned with water?
No, but you should clean it with an anti-bacterial soap and water, and treat it with an antiseptic, same as you would a wound on yourself. If you are noticing a bad odor, it is likely the wound has become infected. I recommend taking it into a vet, or at least calling a vet and describing your dog's wound and smell. This is free if you are not brimming with finances at the moment.
What to do if a dogs wound has flies on it?
make sure you keep it clean, and just leave it and surprisingly the flies will clean it upAnswer:Irrigate the wound with hydrogen peroxide, cover it with a bandage if at all possible, and repeat the process when the bandage begins to look soiled. Flies should NOT be allowed to contact a wound on a dog. If it can't be bandaged, treat it frequently with hydrogen peroxide. Dogs heal rapidly, and minor wounds should close quickly. If it's a large wound, or it's become infected, the dog needs to be taken to a vet.
Abscess type wound on my dog with pus and egg-like matter inside - what could this be?
If your dog is outside and has this wound flies will lay eggs in a wound such as this. You should have had your dog into the vets right away. Get there now!
Can you put frontline on cats with open wounds?
If the skin is not broken on the back of the neck where the Frontline should be applied then it should be fine. If the wound is near this area I would err on the side of caution and wait for the wound to heal.
If a dog has rabies how might it be transferred from the dog to us?
If the dog bites us or if the dogs saliva makes contact with any part of your body where there is an open wound, the rabies infection can get contracted to our body. If the dogs saliva touches your skin where you dont have a wound or a bruise, in most probabilities if you wash it with a good disinfectant soap you should be safe.
Dog that has gotten bitten has odor slime coming from her chest?
The open wound could be infected. Has dog been seen by a vet?
