My itchy dog has cuts on his face. What's the risk of infection?

Dodger sounds like he is quite uncomfortable! Neosporin may help but ultimately you are going to want to try and identify why he is so itchy. You also want to put a stop to the itchiness in order to prevent any more damage. Depending on the extent of the damage he has done, he may require a systemic antibiotic to treat a skin infection. Scratching at the face is usually caused by an allergic reaction to something, typically environmental, contact, or even food. A food allergy just starting at the age of eight would be uncommon but not impossible. You should look into an e-collar for Dodger (or make a home made one) in order to prevent him from itching until the problem is resolved. Medications are also available to address the itchiness Dodger is experiencing including both steroidal and non-steroidal options. Your veterinarian will be able to discuss these options with you in some detail once seeing how your dog actually looks.

No need to rush Sheru into a vet now. I would gently clean his wound 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 he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

I would not put any topical medication on the cut. If she is trying to rub or scratch it an e-collar may be helpful to prevent her from causing more trauma. This will also help keep her from licking her legs. If either lesions becomes red or oozing she may require a vet visit for antibiotics. But many of these will heal of you can prevent her from scratching, licking or rubbing them. Most vet clinics, pet stores or feed stores have e-collars if you don't have one for her.

Since that is just a tiny cut I would just disinfect it and otherwise leave it alone and let it scab over. It should heal without complications. Monitor the progress and should it swell and discharge pus, you will need to take your dog to a vet for some prescription antibiotics. But at this stage this looks like it will heal nicely without any treatment. Do not put hydrogen peroxide or neosporin on the scrapes, they will actually disturb the healing process.

Yes, this is perfectly manageable back home as it looks very superficial. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths three times daily until completely healed. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching. If you notice more severe wounds or if the wound do not get better in the next 4 days a check up would be required as antibiotics may be needed.

In general there is always a risk of infection, as we are not human doctors, we can't give you any medical advise, but if you are concerned, make an apointment to see your GP so he can have a look at it and give you some treatment if needed.

Ouch, poor Titch! I see what you mean about scratch on his nose, but this likely will not cause him to lose his sense of smell. It's simply a wound on the outer portion of his nose. I would gently clean the wound 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 he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. Best of luck, I hope this helps!