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Why isn't my dog's skin wound healing with peroxide and Vetericyn?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 8 lbs

Hi we thought this may had been an allergy to something however it has gotten worse we keep the area clean and put peroxide and vetericyn on it can you plz tell us what may be wrong with our girl ?

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 13th, 2018

Hello. It is a bit difficult to see the wound clearly due to what appears to be ointment all over it, but this looks like a pretty severe infection. Even though you are using peroxide and ointment, infections of the skin almost always require an oral antibiotic. Selene should see a veterinarian to have this looked at. It may need debridement and a proper antibiotic can be prescribed. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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