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My puppy has bloody scabs after playing. What can I use to heal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 22 days old | 50 lbs

Angel has been playing with another puppy the last couple of days and I noticed that shes all bloody and scabbed up under her chin, on her ears and her front paws. I'm not sure what to do to help her heal..

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2019

You can try using these medicated wipes. If she doesn't start healing in 5-7 days then you need to get her to a vet for an exam. She may need oral antibiotics to get this to clear up. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5393-douxo-chlorhexidine-3-ps-pads-for-dogs-and-cats-30.aspx )

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