How to treat my dog's painful open wound at home without a vet?

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I have a dog that has a n open wound I think it maybe cancer but I cannot afford to take her to her vet. What would I be able to put on it that doesn't stinf so she can heal its a large open woundand the ligquid bandage I was directed to spray on it stings her and she trues to run and bite be when u try to put anything butvabtibuotuc ointment on it but the fleasvkeep getting on her and she chews it raw I have a cone but not bug enough Can I bandage it and with what ? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 years and 3 months old | 30 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

It would be very helpful if you could take some photographs of the affected area so that I can better answer your question. In general, large open wounds should be treated with some sort of daily cleaning (namely a dilute betadine or chlorhexidine solution, do not use hydrogen peroxide as it will delay the healing process), and then something such as raw, unpasteurized honey or white sugar. I would really need to see pictures of the wound to advise you on how best to dress it. Covering the open wound will be very important in keeping things clean and free of insect migration. In applying bandage material to a wound, you need to know how much is appropriate, and how much pressure is acceptable. However, if you feel Sissy is in a great deal of pain, there may not be any way for you to safely and effectively treat it at home with at least some pain management, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics to get things moving in the right direction. If you are finding there are fleas on Sissy, you should treat with one of several different over the counter products if getting into a veterinarian is not possible. Hope this makes sense.

How to treat my dog's painful open wound at home without a vet?

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