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Can you put Neosporin on a dogs neuter incision?

Can you put Neosporin on a dogs neuter incision?

Do not put any topical ointment, including neosporin, or hydrogen peroxide on the incision, and do not cover the incision. If your female dog or cat was in heat at the time of surgery, you must keep them away from unneutered males for at least two weeks.

What should an infected neuter incision look like?

After some days, the swelling, bruising and redness associated with the incision will disappear. Scabs may then be formed around the stitches. However, the dog should not feel pain when you touch the incision. If the dog is healing correctly the stitches used should be removed after 7 days. There should be no pain or discharge.

What’s the name of the triple antibiotic Neosporin?

Both Neosporin and the generic triple antibiotic contain three antibiotics: Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin. These antibiotics are promoted for minor cuts and scrapes.

What are the names of the triple antibiotic ointment?

Both Neosporin and the generic triple antibiotic contain three antibiotics: Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin. These antibiotics are promoted for minor cuts and scrapes. Most people feel that triple antibiotic “prevents infection,” “helps wounds heal faster,” and “helps prevent scarring.” That is just not true!

Which is the best antibiotic cream to use for a cut?

The best treatment for minor cuts and scrapes is simple cleaning and bandaging. Use of creams, ointments, etc. is rarely of any use. Second, if you insist on using an antibiotic cream, use one that does not contain Neomycin. We recommend over-the-counter Bacitracin or Amerigel.

When to use triple antibiotic ointment on skin?

Triple antibiotic ointment is available in most stores that sell first-aid products. Triple antibiotic ointment helps to prevent and treat most minor skin infections that come from small cuts, scratches, scrapes, or minor burns. It meant to be used on the small areas of the skin and is for external use only.

Both Neosporin and the generic triple antibiotic contain three antibiotics: Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin. These antibiotics are promoted for minor cuts and scrapes.

The best treatment for minor cuts and scrapes is simple cleaning and bandaging. Use of creams, ointments, etc. is rarely of any use. Second, if you insist on using an antibiotic cream, use one that does not contain Neomycin. We recommend over-the-counter Bacitracin or Amerigel.

What kind of Neosporin to use on dog bite?

Your veterinarian should see all puncture or penetrating wounds, including dog bites, as soon as possible. Neosporin is comprised of three different antibiotics: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B. Together, they work to kill bacteria on the skin and prevent topical infection.