Amber S. asked
My dog, Stella, a 1-year-old, has an infected wound where her collar sits, causing swelling. The wound is oozy, smells awful, and is under her collar. What should I do to treat this?
May 25th, 2024
Ryan G. answered
The condition appears to be a 'hotspot,' which is a bacterial infection of the skin. Here are the st...
May 25th, 2024
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