Dog bit on nose, not bleeding. What to do until vet visit?

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My dog was bit in the nose by another dog this afternoon. I will not be able to get to the vet until tomorrow. It is a cut on the surface and is not bleeding. What can I do to help keep it clean until tomorrow? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Gently clean the area with warm water and antiseptic soap. I would not point any antibiotic ointment on it because Merlin will just lick it off. You can try to put a bandage to protect the wound, but make sure it doesn't block his nostrils. You can put an Ecollar on him to keep him from rubbing at his nose, and I will put a link below on how to make one at home. Definitely have him seen by a vet tomorrow, as dog bites frequently become infected and he likely will need antibiotics. Good luck, I hope this helps! http://dogsaholic.com/care/homemade-dog-cone.html

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