My dog has pus in his armpit. Can I treat it at home safely?

I'm not sure what it is exactly as i can't see where on your dog's body it is, it looks like an ulcerated infected wound, it will definitely require antibiotic treatment, you will need to take Artemis to the vet for that.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Ghost! Based on your picture it appears that Ghost has an infected mass on her back. You can clean it gently with water and a mild soap twice daily then apply a triple antibiotic cream. If she can lick it then you should use an Elizabethan collar (cone) to prevent that. If it is a mass it could be benign or cancerous. It may not heal with out the mass being removed. If it gets worse of their isn't improvement in 7 days I would take her to your Vet. I hope this help!

Poor Zeus! The presence of pus suggests that this skin lesion is infected, and he should see a vet for it. An infected wound requires antibiotics to treat it, which the vet can prescribe. I would have him seen by a vet in the morning for this. Tonight, clean the wound with warm water and antiseptic soap, and keep him from licking at it. I hope this helps!

This presentation could be due to a localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and eventually antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection can eventually be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid licking. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Unfortunately, there is no way for you to treat Rocky Road's sore without seeing a vet. It's infected if there is pus and that requires antibiotics to treat which are available by prescription only from the vet. I would take him into the vet first thing tomorrow.

If there is pus and the paw is swollen, it means this area is infected and it cannot be treated at home. You need to take Hermes into a vet first thing in the morning. I wold not take him on his daily walks for now so his paw can heal. Only take him out to potty and bring him right back in when he's done.

Poor little Marlow! This wound could have been caused by another animal or an injury, and it does appear there is a fair amount of pus from your picture. He has to see a vet for it, as he will need antibiotics to treat the infection. You can clean it tonight with warm water and antiseptic soap, but he has to see a vet in the morning for it. If you cannot afford a vet for Marlow, then I recommend giving him to the SPCA in the morning. They can get him the veterinary treatment he needs, as well as his shots, flea medications, deworming treatments, heartworm treatment, and neutered. After that, they can find him a home. Good luck, I hope this helps!