My dog's ear was bitten. Can I treat this small wound at home?

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My dog was just bitten at the park by another dog. I noticed a small bloody patch on the edge of his left ear. I took him home and rinsed the ear with saline and then trimmed the hair down to see the damage and saw a small bloody line that seems like a slice at the edge of the ear about 2-3 mm long. I have cleaned it now with soapy water, applied iodine and then neosporin. I’m not sure if this requires a trip to the vet or if it can be treated at home. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | neutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 60 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

You did well. I do not think this requires a trip to the vet as long as it does not get infected. I would apply Neosporine once a day for three days and then leave it alone, but monitor it for infection. Should infection appear (red skin pain, pus), a vet should examine the ear. You did a great job cleaning this up.

My dog's ear was bitten. Can I treat this small wound at home?

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