My dog's bite wound won't heal, red, itchy, and keeps scratching.

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I have a 2.5 year old brown Labrador A stray dog bit him a few weeks ago near his ear. The wound healed partially but now my dog keeps on scratching and the wound stays fresh and the area near it is getting red and itchy for him and the area is increasing. I am scared for my baby. Please suggest something. Also despite using anti tick shampoo, powder and deworming medicine time to time he gets one or two ticks. Please help. Regards Maheema. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 2 years and 4 months old | 61.7 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately bite wounds can harbor bacteria that require systemic antibiotics. If your dog's wound hasn't healed after several weeks, he needs to be seen by a veterinarian to have the wound cleaned well and to be placed on an appropriate oral antibiotic. Shampoos and powders do not really help long term/do not kill the ticks unless they are actually attached at the time of application. I would recommend a preventative such as a Seresto collar (probably best at actually repelling) or a topical such as Advantix, or an oral product like Nexgard or Bravecto. Your vet's office may carry one or more of these products, or be able to order one for you.

My dog's bite wound won't heal, red, itchy, and keeps scratching.

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