My dog licks Betadine on hot spots. Is it safe or dangerous?

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vet prescribed BETADINE POWDER i.e. Povidone Iodine Powder 5% w/w & the composition are Povidone Iodine IP 5% w/w ( Available Iodine 0.50% w/w) & base.....q.s. it is basically a Microbicidal Sprinkling Powder that vet has prescribed to put on his hot spots or boils or wherever i see & red spot made by his teeth on skin by excessive scratching & he licks this powder so does licking this powder has any side affect on any part or body of dog can it cause seizure or has any threat to dogs life? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 28 days old

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am not sure if ingesting the powder has any side effects but it certainly is not going to help the wounds heal if he just licks it off. I think the best thing is to treat the main problem of itching and prevent him from scratching and licking. He could have allergies, bacterial skin infection, fleas, mites, etc. If he has allergies than your vet can prescribe an oral antihistamine or corticosteroid to control the itching so he doesn't get hot spots. If he has fleas they should be treated and you should use a monthly flea prevention, like NexGard, Frontline, or Advantage. If mites could be a possibility than your vet can do a skin scrape to look for mites and treat. He may also need an oral antibiotic to treat a secondary bacterial infection on his skin. You can give him a bath with a medicated shampoo and see if that helps. I like Betagen Spray for local treatment of wounds because it dries fast and has an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory in the spray. If your vet is not able to control his itching you could get a second opinion or take him to a dermatologist. Hope his problem resolves soon!

My dog licks Betadine on hot spots. Is it safe or dangerous?

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