Using straight hydrogen peroxide on open wounds actually damages tissue. If you use it, it needs to be properly *diluted*. But there other things to use that are easier (don't require dilution) such as Vetericyn sprays, you can use sterile saline to rinse a wound (I have that as well), iodine (that's what's been used on me when I've been stitched up), or just run clean water over it. I've never had a Dr. or vet use or suggest hydrogen peroxide for open wounds.
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