My dog has a large wound with hair gone. Is it an emergency?

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Hello, My cousin is out of town so I've been stopping by her house to feed her dogs. Some how one of them got injured and has a bad wound I don't know what it could be or how it happened. It seems as if his hair was yanked out clean. Does this look like something serious? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | 4 years and 4 months old | 40 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh my. Poor Oliver. Yes this is unfortunately a serious injury and appears to be a de-gloving (removal of the entire upper skin layer) injury to Oliver's back left hip area. The area that is injured is also a very large area and needs veterinary attention immediately. Oliver is at risk of infection, pain/discomfort, non-healing of the wound and a prolonged recovery if this is not treated quickly. I would make a point to take him in tonight (if possible) and to start treatment right away because this isn't something that can be managed at home. I wish you and Oliver all the best in the days to come. Take care.

My dog has a large wound with hair gone. Is it an emergency?

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