My dog has a skin tear. How can I treat it without a costly vet visit?

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Hi. My dog got a tear in his skin. I've gone through this before where all they did was wrap it up give him antibiotics but the internet said not to wrap it. I am currently looking for work and cant afford a vet bill like they would give me. What do I do? I'm scared and so his he. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 9 months old | 13 lbs

Eryn Taormina, DVM · Accepted Answer

HI there! I'm sorry to hear about Marley's troubles. Of course the best thing to do would be to take Marley to his veterinarian to have the wound examined, to make sure it isn't too deep, and doesn't require sutures or anything else, like antibiotics. However, I understand that isn't an option at the moment A great product to use that's over the counter is Veterycin Plus wound spray or gel. Apply this twice per day, and make sure the wound stays covered where Marley cannot lick at it. If he can reach the wound, place a sock or a t shirt on him so that he can't lick all of the wound medication off once it's applied. If you notice a lot of redness, any swelling, discharge of any kind, a foul odor, or the wound is not starting to heal in 3-5 days, then Marley will need to see a veterinarian. I hope you find this answer helpful! Best of luck!

My dog has a skin tear. How can I treat it without a costly vet visit?

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