My dog has a wound that won't heal. Should I shave or use peroxide?

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My dog has a severely matter scab/sound. And it isn't healing. Should I shave it off or hit it with peroxide

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! If the wound isn't healing, it's likely that it is infected and will need prescription antibiotics to treat it effective. Because of this, I would recommend taking your dog to the vet tomorrow morning for an exam - he/she can take a look at the wound and determine what is needed to treat it. In the meantime, if you're able to gently clip the hair and matted discharge from over the wound, this should be fine to do. You can also gently clean the area with some warm water and antibacterial soap. I would not recommend using peroxide, as this may sting and often causes additional tissue damage and irritation which can make healing more difficult.

My dog has a wound that won't heal. Should I shave or use peroxide?

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