I'm sorry to hear she got bit. I know this thread is a few days old but you shouldn't use peroxide on any cuts. I used to be guilty of it too at times but here's a link about it.
http://voices.yahoo.com/should-hydro...t-6193452.html
I'm sorry to hear she got bit. I know this thread is a few days old but you shouldn't use peroxide on any cuts. I used to be guilty of it too at times but here's a link about it.
http://voices.yahoo.com/should-hydro...t-6193452.html
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Peroxide deoxygenates the tissue, I believe, and kills White blood cells (that promote healing!!!). We don't recommend it for cleaning wounds. Eventhough everyone seems to think it's a necessary first aid item. I try to never use it except to "flush" it out.
Soap and water, keep it clean, triple antibiotic ointment is ok to use as well.
Use your best judgement, however. Ear wounds can be VERY difficult to heal, even minor ones. Keep a close eye on it (as I know you will!!) and don't hesitate to head to the vet if you think it's taking longer to heal than it should.
EDIT: You must have posted after I clicked "reply" and had it going. Good to know you called your vet!!
I've never used straight peroxide on a wound. We always diluted it to half strength with sterile saline, but we used to teach patients that they could use clean tap water to dilute it at home. Sounds like you're already using just soap and water though. ((((HUGS))), Clover- I hope it heals very fast!
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