Natural Remedies for Pet Wounds: How to Clean and Heal Cuts and Scrapes

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Posted by Marguerite (Los Gatos, California) on 01/02/2013
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My dog Nadine developed a large abscess on her head. I applies some pressure with a wash cloth soaked in hot water. When the abscess finally ruptured (stinky), I packed it with raw honey. She was fine the next day.