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kjc · 10-11-2010, 02:54 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT!

Beg to differ...
The first cleaning only should be with Hydrogen Peroxide*, rinse well, then use Betadine and a triple antibiotic ointment. Alcohol is way too painful to use on open wounds.... pets or people. Keep the wound moist (with the ointment is fine) and don't allow it to scab over. Infection could set in under the scab, especially if the tickhead wasn't removed. It should work it's way out in a day or two.

Tickbites can also leave a hard lump, this is normally cellulitis, a reaction of the surrounding cells being damaged by the tickbite and the dog's immune system, and will clear up after a while, usually 2-4 weeks sometimes longer depending on the extent of the bite.

*Note: Using Hydrogen Peroxide after the initial cleansing may harm any new tissue trying to grow and can prolong the healing process.

10-11-2010, 02:54 AM	#7
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Hi and Welcome to YT! Beg to differ... The first cleaning only should be with Hydrogen Peroxide, rinse well, then use Betadine and a triple antibiotic ointment. Alcohol is way too painful to use on open wounds.... pets or people. Keep the wound moist (with the ointment is fine) and don't allow it to scab over. Infection could set in under the scab, especially if the tickhead wasn't removed. It should work it's way out in a day or two. Tickbites can also leave a hard lump, this is normally cellulitis, a reaction of the surrounding cells being damaged by the tickbite and the dog's immune system, and will clear up after a while, usually 2-4 weeks sometimes longer depending on the extent of the bite. Note: Using Hydrogen Peroxide after the initial cleansing may harm any new tissue trying to grow and can prolong the healing process. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 10-11-2010 at 02:56 AM.