My dog's neck is raw from collar. What safe remedy can I use?

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Hi, my 2 yr old Dalmatian female has a slightly raw spot, smaller than a dime, on her neck, front, where her collar &/or tags have rubbed, and she's been scratching at it. It's not bleeding but it seems uncomfortable. I removed her collar for now. Is there any household remedy for it that's safe - petroleum jelly, Neosporin, or something I can pick up in the store. I won't use anything til I know it's OK. Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 55 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

If you think the lesion was caused by the collar rubbing, you can put some neosporin on it. The most important thing is to keep her from scratching. You may have to put a t-shirt or similar around her neck , so she cannot directly scratch the lesion. If the itching does not stop within 2 days or if the lesion starts to expand or ooze, you will need to stop the neosporin and take her to a veterinarian for an exam, as it may have been infected by bacteria. This could also be a fungus, in which case the neosporin will not work, If possible, wash her collar before putting it back on

My dog's neck is raw from collar. What safe remedy can I use?

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