My dog has a pustule after surgery. Can I use the old treatment?

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.

It does look like a pimple/pustule. I would not be overly concerned. It may go away on it's own. I recommend you use these medicated pads on the affected area once a day until healed. It should heal faster with treatment. Hope this helps! https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=117958

I don't think this is a serious issue at this point. It looks like a pustule/pimple which may be from an ingrown hair or she may have had an insect bite. You can use these medicated pads on the affected area once a day. If for some reason it does not appear to be going away, or if she gets more lesions, then I would say a vet visit would be warranted. https://worldtails.securevetsource.com/itemView/view/198944_HomeDelivery.pml?productId=117958

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Misty! I think the pimples are part of her skin infection. I worry that the bacterial infection may be resistant to the antibiotic she is on since she is forming new areas while on the antibiotic. I recommend calling your Vet to tell them the porgression and see if they want to change the antibiotic or recheck her. I hope this helps and I wish Misty the best!

I would agree that it appears their is an infection on the skin, but I could not say for sure if this is a Staph infection. These are somewhat common to the skin, but without a culture of the affected region we are truly just taking a best guess. If the condition seemed to resolve and is now coming back, the course of antibiotics that was utilized may have been successful but too short. Recommencing the antibiotics should be discussed with the veterinarian. I would also see about getting her on medication for the itchiness, as well as fitting her with a collar to prevent any self-mutilation. Another possibility is that we are simply dealing with a superficial puppy pyoderma. This is a fancy way of saying simply puppy skin irritation. Many times these can be annoying but will eventually resolve on their own as the dog gets older. Since you are seeing erupting lesions, I tend to lean more towards a true, treatable infectious process. Lastly, I would definitely stop using hydrogen peroxide. Although it may have antiseptic properties, this can actually delay healing in some cases. If you want to scrub the area, I would use something like dilute betadine or chlorhexidine solution. Hope this helps!

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach! From your pictures, it looks as if Pablo had a pustule that you drained, is this correct? If so, this could be the start of a superficial bacterial skin infection. In which case, I would get him into your veterinarian to be seen so that he can receive the appropriate treatments. If you are unable to be seen right away, you can start some therapies until you see your veterinarian. I recommend Duoxo Chlorhexidine PS shampoo to help treat skin infections and also start omega 3 fish oil such as Canine Welactin. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions / concerns.

Hi you can clean the area gently with some cotton water and some saline or lukewarm boiled water. I think the lump could be a benign skin tumour that has now released ome keratin and cause inflammation. However, you should get a more precise diagnosis where the fine needle aspirate results are back. Make an appointment with your vet tomorrow, unless worried in the meantime. Hope this helps !