My dog got a neck bite, is in pain, and no vet is nearby. What to do?

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My dog got bitten in his neck. Sadly there is no vet at my location. I am giving him some bacteria removal powder. But it seems like his is still in pain . What to do now? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 15 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would strongly recommend that you take OJ to a vet. Dog bites are very nasty, and get infected quite easily. They often require oral prescription antibiotics and pain medications. Unfortunately, it is illegal for me to prescribe medications without physically examining OJ, and there aren't OTC pain medications that are safe for dogs. You can help him by getting him to rest, bringing food and water to him, and keeping the wound clean. Just use a warm wet washcloth or gentle water spraying, don't use alcohol or peroxide on the wound.

My dog got a neck bite, is in pain, and no vet is nearby. What to do?

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