{"id":10265,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:35","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:35","slug":"how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I treat my dogs sores?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#How_do_I_treat_my_dogs_sores\" title=\"How do I treat my dogs sores?\">How do I treat my dogs sores?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#What_causes_sores_on_a_dog\" title=\"What causes sores on a dog?\">What causes sores on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#What_is_causing_scabs_on_my_dog\" title=\"What is causing scabs on my dog?\">What is causing scabs on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#What_cream_can_you_put_on_dog_sores\" title=\"What cream can you put on dog sores?\">What cream can you put on dog sores?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#What_causes_open_sores_on_dogs\" title=\"What causes open sores on dogs?\">What causes open sores on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#How_can_I_help_my_dogs_sore_heal\" title=\"How can I help my dogs sore heal?\">How can I help my dogs sore heal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#What_can_cause_open_sores_on_dogs\" title=\"What can cause open sores on dogs?\">What can cause open sores on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#Should_I_be_worried_about_scabs_on_my_dog\" title=\"Should I be worried about scabs on my dog?\">Should I be worried about scabs on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_getting_scabs_on_his_skin\" title=\"Why does my dog keep getting scabs on his skin?\">Why does my dog keep getting scabs on his skin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#How_do_I_get_rid_of_scabs_on_my_dog\" title=\"How do I get rid of scabs on my dog?\">How do I get rid of scabs on my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_sores\" title=\"What can I put on my dogs sores?\">What can I put on my dogs sores?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-my-dogs-sores\/#What_creams_can_you_use_on_dogs_sores\" title=\"What creams can you use on dogs sores?\">What creams can you use on dogs sores?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_treat_my_dogs_sores\"><\/span>How do I treat my dogs sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clean the sore with hydrogen peroxide on gauze or a cotton ball, and after it dries, <b>spray the area with cortisone cream. Do this twice a day until the sore starts to dry out or a scab begins to form.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_sores_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What causes sores on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Superficial bacterial folliculitis is an infection that causes sores, bumps, and scabs on the skin. These skin abnormalities are easier to see in shorthaired dogs. In longhaired dogs, the most obvious symptoms may be a dull coat and shedding with scaly skin underneath.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_causing_scabs_on_my_dog\"><\/span>What is causing scabs on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary causes of crusty scabs on a dog&#8217;s back are <b>allergies, external parasites, fungal infection, bacterial infection, yeast infection, immune disorder, nutritional deficiency, and hormonal imbalance.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cream_can_you_put_on_dog_sores\"><\/span>What cream can you put on dog sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound. <b>Triple antibiotic ointments containing bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are widely available. AVOID any product that contains a corticosteroid like hydrocortisone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_open_sores_on_dogs\"><\/span>What causes open sores on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound. <b>Triple antibiotic ointments containing bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are widely available. AVOID any product that contains a corticosteroid like hydrocortisone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_dogs_sore_heal\"><\/span>How can I help my dogs sore heal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes are <b>burns, trauma, and skin infections, as well as more complicated conditions, such as drug reactions, certain types of cancers, and autoimmune diseases of the skin. Viruses can also be the cause of erosions or ulcers, and can appear identical to burns or trauma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_cause_open_sores_on_dogs\"><\/span>What can cause open sores on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can apply a light, loose bandage over the area to prevent licking, but it will need to be monitored and changed frequently. 7. <b>Clean the wound with the antiseptic solution two or three times a day, and apply the antibiotic ointment until the skin is healed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_be_worried_about_scabs_on_my_dog\"><\/span>Should I be worried about scabs on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes are <b>burns, trauma, and skin infections, as well as more complicated conditions, such as drug reactions, certain types of cancers, and autoimmune diseases of the skin. Viruses can also be the cause of erosions or ulcers, and can appear identical to burns or trauma.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_getting_scabs_on_his_skin\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep getting scabs on his skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Folliculitis. <b>Superficial bacterial folliculitis is an infection that causes sores, bumps, and scabs on the skin. These skin abnormalities are easier to see in shorthaired dogs. In longhaired dogs, the most obvious symptoms may be a dull coat and shedding with scaly skin underneath.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_rid_of_scabs_on_my_dog\"><\/span>How do I get rid of scabs on my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid wiping off crusty scabs. <b>Soften them with water or coconut oil and allow them to flake off on their own time. Give your dog a teaspoon of coconut oil mixed with his food each day to help maintain softer skin from the inside. Watch for swelling around the scabs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_put_on_my_dogs_sores\"><\/span>What can I put on my dogs sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clean the sore with <b>hydrogen peroxide on gauze or a cotton ball, and after it dries, spray the area with cortisone cream. Do this twice a day until the sore starts to dry out or a scab begins to form.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_creams_can_you_use_on_dogs_sores\"><\/span>What creams can you use on dogs sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apply an antibacterial ointment to the wound. <b>Triple antibiotic ointments containing bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are widely available. AVOID any product that contains a corticosteroid like hydrocortisone.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do I treat my dogs sores?What causes sores on a dog?What is causing scabs on my dog?What cream can you put on dog sores?What causes open sores on dogs?How can I help my dogs sore heal?What can cause open sores on dogs?Should I be worried about scabs on my dog?Why does&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10265"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10265"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10265\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10265"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10265"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10265"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}