My dog's spider bite burst and is draining. What home care is best?

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We believe our doxie has been bit by a spider. Vet put him on antibiotic pills last Monday we have a week left of those. I cannot get to vet today but extremely worried. The golfball size lump burst on Saturday morning. The lump has been draining since then. A clear liquid with blood tinge. Also has weeping out his eye. The is a second very small bite over his right eye. IF a bite is what it is. Do we need to do anything beside antibiotic pills at this point? He has eaten today. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | neutered | 11 years and 5 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

I'm glad Charlie is eating and otherwise fine. I recommend using a hot compress on the draining area and the smaller bite, and it's ok to use over his eye also to remove the discharge. That will keep it clean and draining and will bring in the blood supply to help the area heal faster. Continue the antibiotics as directed and you can apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment on the open area, not too close to the eye though. That will protect it from dirt and further infection. Spider bites can take a long time to heal. Having clear to slightly bloody drainage is normal and nothing to be overly concerned about. Should the wounds look worse or if Charlie stops eating then I would certainly run him in for a recheck exam. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Charlie.

My dog's spider bite burst and is draining. What home care is best?

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