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Is Neosporin safe for my dog's wound after she licked stitches out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 60 lbs

Is Neosporin with three active ingredients safe to put on her. Licking the wound removed her stitches taking off her cone

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 2nd, 2020

Yes, this product is quite safe even if she will ingest a small amount. Regarding the wound, in this case a picture of the problem is essential to be able to give you specific answers. Please repost your question on the forum (it is free of charge) and attach a pic to it.

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