My dog has a sore near her nipple. Can I use cortisone or cover it?

Poor Sunny! That paw looks very sore. Unfortunately no, I would not used a cortisone cream on him. Cortisone creams contain steroids, which may not be suitable for certain dogs, especially senior dogs. In addition, it may be the wrong treatment for the cause of his red and sore paw. The best thing to do for him is have him seen by a vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing the problems with his paw and can prescribe an appropriate treatment for him. I would take him into a vet today. Good luck!

The picture is not very clear, so i can't tell you what it may look like, the cone is a great idea but the steroid cream might not be, if it is an infection the steroid cream may cause the infection to get worse. i would recommend instead to apply an antiseptic cream on it.

I wouldn't put steroid cream on it, because this could make it much worse. Hot spots usually have an infection present, which will flourish in the presence of steroids. It appears to be minor based on your description, so you can try a couple of things at home to help this. 1) Wash the area with warm water and a medicated shampoo (can get this at the pet store) once a day. Use a cloth and gently wipe away the scabs. Do not scrub, because it will irritate the skin more. It's OK if all of the scabs do not come off in each washing. 2) Make sure the area is completely dry after washing. You should start seeing good results within a week after starting this. It may take a few weeks before it's completely cleared. If two weeks go by and it's not getting any better, then it's best to have a veterinarian exam it. Also, if it appears to get worse, then it's best to take her the vet for treatment. I hope that helps and this gets cleared up soon.

Steroids are a very important and useful class of medications but should be used with caution due to the risk of side effects. You should discuss your concerns with your vet, if the wound is healing you may just continue to monitor and reassess the condition if necessary. You could also consider seeking a second opinion from a different vet

Poor Abby! I'm sorry to hear that she's so itchy. If her skin problems are allergy-related, it's possible that a cortisone injection might help. Oral steroid tablets such as prednisone, or a daily medication like Apoquel or Atopica would also be reasonable options that may be safer for her. These are all prescription medications, so she will need to see a vet first for an exam. It's also possible that her skin issues are related to some other problem, such as skin mites (mange), a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or even a systemic illness like Cushing's disease or hypothyroidism. In that case, treatment would be very different - so it's important to get a diagnosis first to find out what medication would be best.

Depending on where it is. I prefer cortisone cream and use a very thin film on the spot, and rub it in well. If your cat can lick the area you need to use a cone as it is not good for them to lick lot if it. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Boy.

Yes, you can use it, but if you think your dog has an infection I would not recommend using it. I would also not recommend using it for more than a week as this cream can cause thinning of the skin which can result in fragile and broken skin.