James P. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog, Chase, an 8-year-old albino with a deviated septum, had a wound on his cheek that initially healed but reopened into a bloody mess after he started scratching it. I've been treating it with hydrogen peroxide and antibiotic cream, but it keeps reopening. What could be causing this and how should I treat it?

April 22nd, 2024

Brandon H. answered

The recurring wound on Chase's cheek is likely due to a pyoderma or skin infection. Here are the ste...

April 22nd, 2024

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