Can you use triple antibiotic ointment on dogs?

Triple Antibiotic Ointment on Dogs. First aid for dogs can include human triple antiobiotic cream if properly applied. It not only is one of the exceptions to the rule, it is also a highly effective exception, often providing just what the doctor, er, veterinarian would order in minor first-aid cases. read more

Using human medicine on canines is a big don't in most cases. But not so with triple antibiotic cream. It not only is one of the exceptions to the rule, it is also a highly effective exception, often providing just what the doctor, er, veterinarian would order in minor first-aid cases. read more

Other common antibiotics for wounds on dogs include a mixture of chlorhexidine and Betadine, Furacin (topical cream and 0.2 percent solution) and 1 percent Silvadene cream. After you have applied the triple antibiotic ointment or other antibiotic, you may leave the wound open or bandaged depending on the location and other factors. read more

You can try natural topical antibiotics if you prefer, or if your dog has side effects from the triple antibiotic ointment. Options include a prepared calendula and hypericum cream; manuka honey; ground plantain leaves; and goldenseal or yarrow tincture. read more