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My dog has a skin infection with pus. How can I treat it at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 6 months and 18 days old | 30 lbs

My dog has a sign of infection with pus. since there is lack of vet. Centre around, Please suggests an effective medication which i can do as home remedy and which i can get in vet. Pharmacies

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 4th, 2017

This presentation could be due to a localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid licking. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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