08-28-2017, 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by pstinard  It's still okay to use Neosporin. It's more for superficial wounds like scratches than puncture wounds. With puncture wounds, there is always the possibility that bacteria have been introdiuced under the skin where Neosporin can't reach. That's not the fault of the Neosporin.
The Mayo Clinic released these instructions for treating puncture wounds just a couple of weeks ago: Puncture wounds: First aid - Mayo Clinic
They recommend antibiotic ointments like Neosporin. HOWEVER, they do have the following caution: |  germs on the dogs tooth can be scraped into and left behind in the wound.
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