My dog got a small bite. What's safe to clean it and prevent infection?

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my dog got a small bite from another dog. The other dog is updated on shots as well as mine. It’s a small bite on the nose but it drew blood. I was wondering what I could do to prevent infection and to keep it clean. I heard hydrogen peroxide and neosporin but wanted to make sure that was safe or if there was any other recommendations to use. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 5 months and 18 days old | 80 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Since that is just a tiny cut I would just disinfect it and otherwise leave it alone and let it scab over. It should heal without complications. Monitor the progress and should it swell and discharge pus, you will need to take your dog to a vet for some prescription antibiotics. But at this stage this looks like it will heal nicely without any treatment. Do not put hydrogen peroxide or neosporin on the scrapes, they will actually disturb the healing process.

My dog got a small bite. What's safe to clean it and prevent infection?

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