My dog's healing scab came off. What should I do to protect it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 163 lbs
This was healing but the scab came off and now I'm worried
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on August 29th, 2017
Place an e-collar (cone) on Tucker to prevent rubbing or scratching. Clean the area with dilute Betadine or chlorhexidine and dry thoroughly. You can apply a dab of triple antibiotic ointment on the spot once or twice daily. It should heal up quickly. If it spreads or doesn't heal, have your veterinarian examine Tucker.
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Published on March 10th, 2019
This presentation could be due to a localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria or fungal). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics or antifungal meds (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but 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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