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Should I Be Concerned About The Itchy Dog Scratch?

We have a lovely puppy stray in my lane who plays with my Betsy (dog)- today while walking- playfully he was jumping over me and gave me a scratch over my hand - I washed it after coming and put some ointment- there's no scratch mark but its little itcy - should i be worried??
Tue, 14 Jun 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCm.
I understand your concern.
Scratch mark caused by dog without oozing of blood does not require much treatment other than local care like through washing and rinsing with antiseptic solution. Itching of the area could be caused due to healing process and you can take Tablet.Levocetrizine to overcome it.
You can apply Calamine lotion at bedtime to achieve soothing effect.
Keep the area clean and hygienic by washing everyday with water and antiseptic like Povidine-Iodine for about a week or till symptoms subside completely.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Should I Be Concerned About The Itchy Dog Scratch?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCm. I understand your concern. Scratch mark caused by dog without oozing of blood does not require much treatment other than local care like through washing and rinsing with antiseptic solution. Itching of the area could be caused due to healing process and you can take Tablet.Levocetrizine to overcome it. You can apply Calamine lotion at bedtime to achieve soothing effect. Keep the area clean and hygienic by washing everyday with water and antiseptic like Povidine-Iodine for about a week or till symptoms subside completely. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.