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Dog fight scars: Will my dog's fur grow back where he lost fur?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Canaan Dog | Male | 1 year and 5 months old

Please my dog strayed off and came back with bruises and wounds on him, i think he had a fight with another dog, I've treated the injuries leaving scars now. I wanna ask if it is possible he grows hair where he already has a scar because the injuries made him loose hair in bite spots

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2017

Oh no, I'm so sorry Phyno got into a fight with another dog! Yes, the fur can grow back where he has the scar. In areas where there are incisions from surgery, the fur does go back. I would recommend having him seen by a vet, however, as he could have suffered internal injuries from the fight and he should be checked out by a vet to make sure he is ok.

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