Does the clinic use antibiotic creams or ointments on cuts?
Clinic staff clean all open wounds with soap and water and apply a dry bandage to protect them. This is done according to recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control. We do not use antibiotic creams, ointments or antiseptic cleaners for open wounds because some children may be allergic or sensitive to the various ingredients and because there is no indication that they are necessary.
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- Before usung an occlusive dressing like antibiotic ointments, you should irrigate the wounds with plain warm water. Do this daily. If the wounds are just superficial, antibiotic ointment should be fine. If the cuts are deep, the dog may need systemic antibiotics to prevent deeper infection.
- First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Spray together with antibiotic ointments or creams?
- Does the clinic use antibiotic creams or ointments on cuts?
