How to treat a large dog's open, draining chest ulcer until vet?

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My Mastiff has had skin lumps, similar to hair sac but now he has one on his chest that looks like an open ulcer, large and drains, smells horrible. I am trying to get him to my vet but he has to be sedated as he hates the vet, and he is 200+ lbs so i have to get someone to help me get him there. How can i treat it until i can get him to vet? It is in a place I can't wrap between his front legs in the hanging skin area. Pet's info: Dog | Mastiff | Male | neutered | 8 years and 10 months old | 220 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor guy. I would recommend cleaning it with an antiseptic like Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water OR Chlorhexidine solution 3% or 2% diluted with water until light blue mixture. This will help keep the area clean until you can get him in to see your vet. You can try placing an oversized t-shirt on him to help keep the area from being rubbed constantly when he lays down. I would not cover this completely if it is already infected. Best of luck to you and I hope that Dude's ulcerated mass can be successfully treated soon! Take care.

How to treat a large dog's open, draining chest ulcer until vet?

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