My dog was bitten in a fight. What first aid can I give for the wound?

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hello. ok this poodle is my roommates dog. has 2. anyway last night the 2 of them got into a huge fight. and Misty girl has a bite on her front shoulder it looks like a slice. it's about 1/2 inch long and its pealed back top skin loose. how can I help this heal up? it's to late for stitches ect. Pet's info: Dog | Toy Poodle | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry that Misty girl got into a fight. It sounds like the wound is large enough that it likely needs stitches and likely isn't too late. I would strongly recommend contacting your vet for an exam and treatment. If it is small enough, they may be able to place staples and help it heal. But she will likely also need oral antibiotics to help it heal as wounds from other dogs usually get infected because dogs have a lot of nasty bacteria in their mouths. Until you can get her to the vet, I would also recommend that you keep her from licking or scratching it. You can use a small t-shirt (depending on its location) or an e-collar (the lampshade collars found at a pet store). I hope she starts feeling better soon!

My dog was bitten in a fight. What first aid can I give for the wound?

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