My dog licked a sore. Can I use betadine for temporary relief before vet?

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My dog chewing and licked himself so much that he has a sore. Can I use betadine or soframaycin for the night until we get to the vet tomorrow? What could I do to provide temporary relief? Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male | unneutered | 22 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, thank you for your question about Snowy. It sounds like Snowy has developed a hot spot, which is not uncommon from chewing and licking. You could gently cleanse the spot with a very dilute betadine solution until you can see your veterinarian, but I would not apply any ointments. Ointments can hold in moisture of the area and delay healing. Hope this helps!

My dog licked a sore. Can I use betadine for temporary relief before vet?

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