Dog botfly wound ruptured. Is Neosporin safe or what should I use?

It looks like the wart just got inflamed or traumatized. I would not worry about it. Cleaning it and applying Neosporin is perfect! Great job! I would keep it clean and keep applying the Neosporin until healed. Just DON'T use peroxide on it as that will inhibit healing. Hope this helps! Best wishes!

It's not easy to see the extent of the puncture from the picture, but it appears somewhat minor. It's always best to have a vet examine it and provide treatment, so if you can have him seen in the next 24 hours, that would be great, but may not be necessary. The first thing you should do is flush the wound using a syringe or other dispensing device with warm water for five minutes. This may not be easy, because dogs tend to hate water getting near their face. I recommend having someone help you with holding Finn to make sure the wound gets flushed well. Infection is the biggest concern with these wounds; so after flushing, it's best to apply the Neosporin cream to the wound. In order to keep the wound clean, it's best to flush the wound 1-2 times a day and gently wipe away any big crusts - make sure not to scrub the wound, because this can make it worse. Apply the antibacterial cream after each flushing. If the wound starts to swell or have pus oozing from the wound, then I'd recommend he goes to the vet for treatment. Otherwise, the wound should heal fine over the next 2-3 weeks. I hope that helps and Finn gets better soon.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At least based on these pictures, this looks superficial enough that it should be ok with topical therapy. I think applying a triple antibiotic like Neosporin twice daily for 7-10 days would be a good idea. This may make Zelda to be itchy. For this reason, if you notice her scratching at her head, use an e-collar to prevent self-trauma as that may delay healing. Otherwise, this should heal well shortly. Good luck and have a great day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This wound is certainly very small and will most likely heal up on its own if you leave it alone and maintain it clean. I would not advise the use of neosporin or any other topical ointment as it is a bit deep and those are not indicated in internal tissue. I would just ensure that it remains clean and that he does not lick at it or traumatize it any other way. If it does not resolve, then have him evaluated. Good luck and have a good evening!

Hi there. From your picture it looks like it was a tick that was filled with blood. I would make sure the entire tick was removed from Dexter and that the mouthpiece isn’t still in his skin. I would recommend putting Neosporin on it for now as long as it’s not somewhere where he will just lick it off. I would also recommend applying a flea and tick preventative in case there are more that you can’t see. Keep a close eye on Dexter and make sure he acts normally because ticks can spread disease. Things to watch for in the next couple of weeks are Lack of appetite, not feeling well, acting painful when walking. If you notice any of the signs I would recommend him going to the vet. Best wishes to you and Dexter and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Sock. Everything you've done so far is helping to keep this managed (except no Neopsorin should be placed on a wound that is this open); however she ultimately needs this mass to be removed. It is likely not going to heal very well with wound management. I would recommend taking her in to your vet for oral antibiotics, shaking of the hair around and in top of the mass (hair carries a lot of bacteri) and it needs to be cleaned with an antiseptic (Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water or Chlorhexidine solution 3% diluted). Nothing else topical really should be placed on top of this area. A loose fitting t-shirt should also be placed on Sock and an Elizabethan collar to prevent her from licking the area. Getting her scheduled for surgical removal of the mass may ultimately be the only curative for this wound. Best wishes with Socks wound and getting this resolved. Take care. Here are some financial resources if needed. Carecredit.com Redrover.org http://m.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_veterinary_care.html

Hi there! Good job cleaning with plain warm water- that is perfect! That wound is fairly superficial and will likely heal just fine on its own. If it's dirty, just a simple wipe with warm water should be sufficient. I generally recommend keeping scratches like that open to air, so no need to use neosporin. If you already put some on her and she licked it off, there should not be any problems though. If you notice any swelling or green discharge, it may be a sign of an infection and time to call your vet. You're very welcome! I hope you have a great day as well!