My dog fought, now his neck is swollen and painful. Vet visit?

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My dog is a 9 year old Male Maltese mix, he got into a fight with a bigger breed puppy and I think he bit my dogs neck. Now there is a swelling under his neck. is it something that will go away on its own, or do I have to take him to Vet? he seems a bit in pain. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Meeko! If he has some swelling under his neck and seems painful, I'm afraid he really needs to see a vet today. The swelling may be due to bleeding, inflammation, or even air under the skin if his trachea was damaged in the fight. Some of these problems can be quite serious. Your vet can examine Meeko and take x-rays if needed to help determine if his injuries are serious - it's possible that he might need surgery or hospitalization, depending on what is found. At the very least, your vet will likely prescribe pain medication and antibiotics to treat the wound.

My dog fought, now his neck is swollen and painful. Vet visit?

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