Dog cyst drained, now sore & bumpy. Can I use Neosporin or GenOne?

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Oreo. Potentially it could heal, but keep in mind that the cyst will likely grow back because the cyst sac has not been removed. So this could be a continuing problem when it heals, fills up again, and then opens. While the best thing to do is have it removed, you can hold off to see if it fills up again. Clean the area with warm water and antiseptic soap. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and she will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

The best way to clean a mass that ruptures is with Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water or with Chlorhexidine solution 3% diluted. Then oral antibiotics form your local vet may be needed as well to get it to heal properly. I would then consider having this mass removed. Best of luck moving forward with your pet Chloe.

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 looks like a cyst has ruptured. I don't think it needs stitches. It should heal OK, however, the cyst may form again. If that happens, you should probably have it surgically removed before it ruptures again. I recommend you apply this wound spray gel 3-4 times per day and if it is not looking better by next Monday/Tuesday then you should consider a vet exam. https://www.allivet.com/p-2842-vetericyn-vf-plus-wound-skin-care-hydrogel-spray.aspx

So sorry this happened to Missy Belle. You did exactly right. I wouldn't do anything else at this point. You can apply the Neosporin twice a day until healed. Keep a good eye on that wound as the "juice" from a ruptured cuterebra can be toxic to the surrounding tissues. You did great by flushing it out! If the area starts to look more swollen, red or has yellow/green discharge from it you will have to take her to the vet for some additional treatment. She may need antibiotics and anti-inflammatories to help it heal. I hope this was helpful. Best wishes to you guys!

Thank you for using PetCoach. So sorry that Oscar had this issue. You can put Neosporin on it if you would like. Typically after lancing, anal glands heal up very quickly and easily. The Neosporin will not hurt anything though so it is fine to use. If you do use it, I would get the "plus" version that contains pramoxine which is a topical pain reliever. Warm packing is not necessary, but again, you can sure do that for 5 minutes twice a day for the first few days. It may make him feel a bit better. I don't personally think Glandex works that well. Canned pumpkin is fine to do and for a small dog 1/8 to 1/4 cup once or twice a day is sufficient. Hope this helps! If you have more questions you are welcome to post again. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Neosporin-Plus-Pain-Relief-Maximum-Strength-First-Aid-Antibiotic-Cream-0-5-oz-Pack-of-2/45023946

Unfortunately hydrogen peroxide doesn't help pets with any type of skin condition. In fact we don't use it for any wounds because it can potentially cause cell necrosis (dying off of normal tissue). This appears to be a deep infection, which is likely why it hasn't healed well for you. You can try cleaning it with Betadine diluted 50:50 with warm water and the hair needs to be shaved around this to allow the skin to breathe and heal well. I would not place Neosporin on a wound like this, because it likely won't help. You may be able to find a hot spot spray at your local pet store that can be used. However, there is a good chance this won't heal without the help of your vet, who has stronger oral antibiotics and topical medical sprays to take care of this properly. I would schedule an appt if the Betadine and clip are not able to improve this area well within the next few days. Best wishes getting Murphy's skin to heal. Take care.