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Hi there. I'm afraid the only thing you can get over the counter for a bacterial infection would be a topical spray such as Vetericyn or Nutri-Vet - these products can sometimes be effective for something like a minor, localized skin infection. For anything more serious, you'll need to get prescription antibiotics from your veterinarian. Vetco clinics only do wellness care (vaccines, fecal exams, etc.), not visits for any type of medical problem - so if you think that Gunner has an infection, I would recommend making an appointment with a regular full-service veterinary office in your area for an exam and treatment.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Human products can be used but you’ll need to keep him in a cone so he doesn’t lick the medication. Veterinary products are recommended since they are designed for pets. They have several over the counter medications at PetCo that will be effective to treat his spots. I recommend bathing him first in a medicated shampoo then using a hotspot type medication on the sores. If they aren’t healing or getting worse then please take him in for an exam and treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Soleil.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Please trim the fur so you can see the wounds. If they aren't deep please clean it with hydrogen peroxide and apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment on it. If the wounds are deep they may need to be sutured together by your veterinarian. As long as Sully is eating fine and the wounds do not look red or have discharge his skin should heal fine. If the wounds become infected they will be painful, red, and may have a discharge. He would need veterinary treatment then with antibiotics and perhaps pain medication. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Sully.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Black spots in the hair follicles don't always mean that there is a problem. Using a dog shampoo that contains benzoyl peroxide will help flush the follicles. I would not add chlorhexidine mouth wash since I am not sure the other ingredients in the mouth wash would be good for the skin. Can you buy MalAcetic Shampoo by Dechra online in the UK? It is a good antibacterial and antifungal combo shampoo. It is illegal for us to recommend specific antibiotics since I haven't physically examined Heisenberg. But most simple skin pyodermas clear up with a topical treatment.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Sulphur ointment would not be a good idea - that is more for acne. If he is biting his back there is something underlying that is causing him to do that. Honestly my best guess is fleas. That is a very common area for fleas to congregate on a dog causing irritation. I would recommend you use a topical flea treatment like Frontline (pet armour) or Advantage. Wait 24 hours and then you can bathe him with a medicated shampoo like this Duoxo Calm. It also comes as a leave-on mousse product if you don't want to bathe him. If no improvement after doing that he really needs to see a vet. I hope this helps. Best wishes!
Updated on September 24th, 2025