My dog's leg has liquid swelling after a fight. Does it need draining?

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My dog got in a fight and received a good gash on his front right leg. We ended up cleaning it thoroughly and putting a cone on him. He seems to be in good spirits and has no residual pain in his leg but we are being safe and leaving the cone on so he doesnt lick. Our concern is there is still some swelling under the wound. It's feels like liquid but gives him no pain. Is that something that will go away or does it need to be drained? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 81 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Like most bite wounds, this one has gotten infected because bacteria was introduced below the skin, forming an abscess. Remy is in good spirits now, and that is good, but if this isn't treated by your vet it can become a systemic infection and cause major illness. Remy needs to have the wound drained, flushed, potentially sutured closed because it is open below the superficial layer of skin, and then placed on antibiotics. Therefore, yes he will need to be seen by your vet to have this wound properly cared for. I hope that he gets this resolved soon. Take care.

My dog's leg has liquid swelling after a fight. Does it need draining?

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