My dog has a spreading skin infection and is restless. What to do?

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Hi, my dog has an injury, which was looking fine till today. The skin is white but around it (under the fur) an infection is spreading (red skin). No vet available till tomorrow morning around here but he is now very "nervous", can't stay still, probably has growing fever, is going from here to there. What can I do? All I have are some steroids (he got for a skin irritation a few weeks ago), panadol, amoxicillin, valium. Is there anything I can do or give till we can go to the vet tomorrow? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 10 months old

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. The area is definitely irritated & probably infected. Clean the area with a skin antiseptic, one with either chlorhexidine or benzoyl peroxide as the main ingredient. If Wangu is licking the area, pick up an Elizabethan cone or collar to wear so he cannot reach the spot. Do not administer any medications until your vet has had a chance to examine the area. To help with pain & discomfort, take a bag of frozen vegetables like peas, wrap in a tea towel & hold against the area for 10 minutes several times during the day. The cold will numb the area giving him some relief. Once your vet sees this, I am sure he will start antibiotics & possibly advise other treatments. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog has a spreading skin infection and is restless. What to do?

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