My dog has bleeding bumps. How can I treat them at home without a vet?

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My dog has been getting small bumps all over her body and her face. Some of them are very pink and big but others just look like scabs. I recently noticed a bump on her leg that looked differently than the rest. It was black and had a weird odor. Flash forward to today and I noticed it was bleeding. It looked like it had a dot in the middle and it was bright pink with blood and puss. She is a 10 year old Maltese and her name is Didis. I can't afford a trip to the vet so what can I do at home. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Female | unspayed | 9 years and 7 months old | 30 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear that Didis is having these issues. Based on the photo, that appears to be some sort of mass that is now ulcerating. The area should be treated as if it were an open wound that is infected, and thus, she should be receiving antibiotics orally. The only way to obtain these will be with a veterinary examination and a prescription. If this is not possible, the best thing you can do is shave the hair that is surrounding the lesion, scrub the area with dilute betadine or chlorhexidine, and keep it as clean as possible. You can also apply something topically to the lesion such as triple antibiotic, though his may or may not be effective. Do not bandage or cover the area, as this will only serve to trap bacteria into the area. Hope this helps.

My dog has bleeding bumps. How can I treat them at home without a vet?

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