Health & WellbeingMy dog was attacked briefly by a dog yesterday. Today I noticed that he has a small patch of fur clumped together by dried blood on his neck. I cut off the patch to investigate and he has a small red spot on his neck (about the size of the tip of a p
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Takoda! I would try to shave all the fur away from the area and check closely for other wounds. Then clean the skin with water and a mild soap. Avoid hydrogen peroxide as it can damage the skin. Then apply a triple antibiotic ointment twice daily. If there is a large full thickness gash or puncture it is best to have Takoda seen by a Vet to see if surgery is warranted or oral antibiotics. I hope this helps and I wish Takoda the best!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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