Dog Keeps Scratching Open a Wound on Its Neck
Reader Question
Hello,
My concern is that my dog is shedding and is constantly scratching opening a wound we have tried a healing gel bepantene but she keeps scratching and opening the wound and it is getting infected. The problem is what is causing this? I will be buying an antibacterial spray, but is this more serious and how do I stop her from scratching the wound open?
The wound is located on her neck 15 cm to 20 cm from her left ear.
My concern is that my dog is shedding and is constantly scratching opening a wound we have tried a healing gel bepantene but she keeps scratching and opening the wound and it is getting infected. The problem is what is causing this? I will be buying an antibacterial spray, but is this more serious and how do I stop her from scratching the wound open?
The wound is located on her neck 15 cm to 20 cm from her left ear.
Answer from Our Team
A spot that's scratched open again and again is often a hot spot or a skin infection, and it may be triggered by an ear problem, allergy or fleas. The first step is stopping the scratching, usually with a cone or a soft neck wrap, so the skin can heal.
See your vet if it's infected; clipping and cleaning the area and treating the cause usually work better than creams alone.
See itchy skin in dogs.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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