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Nadine
Posted at:
January 27, 2025
My male lab was recently bitten by my neighbors pitt bull. I noticed this morning that an infection has set in. What can I give him?Unfortunately you haven't provided enough information to answer this question in anything but a general fashion. Data such as: where was the original bite? Did the wound bleed or was the damage done below the skin? How large is the infected area? What does it look like? Is it exuding infective material (pus) and what does it look like? Is the dog interested in eating? Does it have any energy or is he listless? Does he have a fever? What have you done to treat it thus far? All of this information is vital in determining the best possible course. It may be that your dog needs to visit the veterinarian where the external infection may be treated or if the infection has built up under the skin (abscess) the area will be lanced and drained. In either case your dog will be given antibiotics and, again depending on the extent of the problem, may need to stay at the vet's overnight.