Dog's licked sore smells awful and won't heal. Is it infected?

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My dog had a small hard nickle size knot that she licked and became an open sore. It now smells and looks horrible. I have bandaged it and put a cone on her but it isn't healing. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 40 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would have Cleeta seen by a vet tomorrow for this sore. If it looks and smells horrible, then it is likely infected. She will need oral antibiotics to treat the infection, which the vet can prescribe.

Dog's licked sore smells awful and won't heal. Is it infected?

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