Dog neck wound under collar: Can I use Neosporin or see vet?

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Small wound on front of neck. Need to know if I should wait a few days or take him in. It was under collars so I took them off. Should I try putting a small but of neosporin on it? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 55 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Shave the hair in the area until you see healthy skin (this lesion is liskely bigger than is obvious). Disinfect with a mild wound cleanser and disinfectant. You can then put some Neosporin on it. Should the lesion get bigger or start oozing you will need to take Hank to a veterinarian for a skin exam. This could be a bacterial skin infection or fungal infection. Disinfect his collar or throw it away. Do not put another collar on your dog until it has healed.

Dog neck wound under collar: Can I use Neosporin or see vet?

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