is it safe to put polysporen (sp) on a

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is it safe to put polysporen (sp) on a
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Thu, 04-19-2007 - 8:22pm

dogs cut?


my dumb dog fell down the stairs (dont ask) and cut his skin by his eyelid. I cleaned it, but it looks raw and gross. Just wondering if thats ok to do.

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Registered: 11-17-2006
Thu, 04-19-2007 - 8:26pm

I just looked on google and it said it's okay and you should do it 3-4 times a day.

From the website:
Most superficial scrapes or wounds no larger than an inch or two in area can Veterinary medical help may be needed even for minor troubles.be treated with first aid. Larger or deeper abrasions require professional medical attention. To treat minor abrasions be sure your hands are clean then gently clip the fur away from the wound. Fur in a healing wound can lead to contamination and delayed healing. Use warm water to flush the wound to remove dirt and debris from the area. Apply an antibiotic cream such as neosporin or bacitracin 3 or 4 times a day. Generally, these two medications can be obtained without a prescription. Distract the pet for a few minutes so avoid allowing the pet to lick the medication off. These two medications in the amount applied to an abrasion are relatively safe even if the pet licks a tiny amount from the abrasion. If the wound spreads or produces pus or the pet is uncomfortable, seek veterinary attention immediately.






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Thu, 04-19-2007 - 8:31pm
thanks...google, never even thought about that LOL
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Thu, 04-19-2007 - 8:45pm
lol I google at least once a day.





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