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How Can A Dog Scratch Be Treated?
My puppy scratched my arm two days ago. There was no blood flow, but the scratch is almost 5cm long. He is 3 months old and has been regularly vaccinated and de-wormed. I wiped the scratch with antiseptic, as soon as he scratched it. Does it need more medical attention?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The scratched area needs to be kept clean. Please wash it with soap and water twice a day, and apply an antiseptic cream like Mupirocin ointment. This would help the healing of the wound in about 5 to 7 days.
If you find signs of inflammation, then you may need to take a short course of antibiotics. In such a case, please consult a General surgeon, who can examine the scratch and advise you on the antibiotic cover if required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The scratched area needs to be kept clean. Please wash it with soap and water twice a day, and apply an antiseptic cream like Mupirocin ointment. This would help the healing of the wound in about 5 to 7 days.
If you find signs of inflammation, then you may need to take a short course of antibiotics. In such a case, please consult a General surgeon, who can examine the scratch and advise you on the antibiotic cover if required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajit Kumar Varma
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