My 5-month-old puppy has a vulva pimple. Can I use Neosporin?

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My 5 month old cocker spaniel developed a small pimple on her vulva in the past 2 days. I keep her very clean (her paws and anal and vulva area since she is getting over dx of adult hookworm. Was treated with panacur. I noticed a few fleas on her also. PREVIOUS QUESTION SUBMITTED 30 MINUTES AGO. I don't know if this a bite from an ant? I put a tiny dab of hydrocortisone ointment on it but it increased twice the size (now 1/2 cm in diameter) anything I can put on it like Neosporin? Pet's info: Dog | American Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 months and 9 days old | 13 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Did you mean to have a picture attached to your question? If so, unfortunately there was not one attached. Puppies often get “pimples/pustules. This is usually a skin infection called puppy pyoderma. However, other problems such as a bug bite are possible as well. A Small amount of neosporin is unlikely to cause any harm at this time. Most mild Cases of pyoderma will resolve on their own or with a medicated shampo. However more significant cases need antibiotic therapy. I would recommend that you monitor the area close for any change or other pustules to appear. If it doesn’t resolve in the next few days then I would encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

My 5-month-old puppy has a vulva pimple. Can I use Neosporin?

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