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My dog has an oozing sore. Is it a hot spot? Neosporin before vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 13 lbs

My 7 year old Shih Tzu/Pekingese mix dog has developed a round oozing sore on her neck. It is not red but pink in color and there is slight hair loss. Can I put Neosporin on it to see if that works before bringing her to a vet?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 8th, 2018

I am sorry to hear about Pepper! A photo of the area may help us to better address her issue. It is possible she could have a hot spot https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952981 or something else entirely. If the area is small and she isn't bothered by it you can try washing with a product called Hibiclens (available at most drug stores) and applying a topical antibiotic to the area, but if it isn't improving within a day or two, I would bring her into her vet. Sometimes we need to shave around these areas and sometimes they require stronger medications than are available over the counter.

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