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abscess

My little guy has an abscess on the top of his tail.  I just noticed it this morning.  I think it is from a deer fly bite.  I am bathing it with epsom salts. Am I doing the right thing.  Thanks

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That should work

I would do a warm compress 3 x a day for about 5 minutes.  Is it draining?  I like putting the damp cloth in the microwave for a few seconds to get hot.  But make sure you can hold it in your hand before you put it on him as it can get very hot. 

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It is not draining just puffy

It is not draining just puffy and itchy

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