Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My dog has a sore next to her anus wondering if I can put something on it for now until we see her vet
1 Answer
Published on January 13th, 2019
I wouldn't put anything on it, as she will just lick it off. Many human ointments contain ingredients that are not safe for dogs to ingest. You can clean the sore with warm water and antiseptic soap.
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