My dog chewed a raw spot from fleas. Can I use antibacterial ointment?

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My dog Hitch has fleas and getting meds tomorrow, but he chewed a raw spot and I put an apple cider vinegar spray on him but I think it hurt him. Can I put an antibacterial ointment on him? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | neutered | 9 years and 11 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking/scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dog chewed a raw spot from fleas. Can I use antibacterial ointment?

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