Why is my dog's skin spot getting worse after cleaning with peroxide?

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My dog got a little spot on his fur about a week ago, and I cleaned it. When i cleaned it some fur fell off. Now it looks like the spot is getting worse, and i clean it daily with peroxide and neosporine. I don’t know what to do. It doesn’t seem to bother him but I just want to know what to do about it. Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 months old | 5 lbs

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. This looks like a pretty significant little pyoderma going on. Loki may need a stronger medication than the Neosporin to treat this, & the peroxide can actually hinder healing if used too much. Switch to an antimicrobial skin cleaner like Hibiclens ( available at any pharmacy ) & stop using the peroxide. You can continue the Neosporin, but I would encourage you to see your vet in case another treatment is necessary. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my dog's skin spot getting worse after cleaning with peroxide?

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