Generic neosporan works just as well but you have to apply it more. I really cant operate as a vet, but I have learned a few things over the years. I am also in a remote area, and have learned things to help until I can get the dogs to the vet. Our vet is closed on saturdays, and doesnt reopen til sunday evening but they are great.
I was told actually by them to use neosporan for abrasions, cuts, and one time Hottie stepped on a hot coal when we had a fireplace before we put the wood stove in. That is what they told me to use.
One time a hot ash from my husbands cig fell on my doberman. That is what they suggested also. It has antibiotics on it, and vaseline to keep the skin moist and lubricated to heal as well. Make sure its the antiobiotic kind..