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You may see some drooling or minor stomach upset. Place an e-collar (cone) on him to prevent licking or chewing. If the spot does not show signs of healing in the next few days, have Max examined by your veterinarian.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
All of the brands you listed are good shampoos. Duoxo is one of my go to shampoos but many are equivalent. A chlorhexadine/ketoconazole shampoo helps treat yeast and bacteria. The main thing is to lather Sibyl up and allow the lather to soak for 20 minutes or so before rinsing. If needed you can bathe every 2-3 days. I also recommend an oral omega 3 supplement such as Derm Caps. Remember if you use topical flea or heart worm prevention the medicated shampoos will strip it out. I recommend oral preventatives for dogs getting medicated baths. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/nutrition-skin-and-dogs https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/pruritus-itching-and-scratching-in-dogs I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 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 Boop by Petco to help you care for Sully.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
These skin lesions are probably not from a bite. It looks like a mild skin infection. The Vetericyn you are using should be all you need. If you want to get this product and put it on after the Vetericyn has dried you can do that but it is probably not necessary, https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/walgreens-triple-antibiotic-with-pain-relief/ID=prod6210768-product
Updated on August 12th, 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 August 12th, 2025