My dog's lip is swollen and red after a dog fight. Is it infected?

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Prince is pretty agrressive when it comes to other dogs, he got loose from my friend yesterday at the park and ran and attacked a dog, it wasn't bad since the dog was bigger than him and thank God the dog didn't react. But prince scraped his lip on the ground and he was bleeding, I want to know what to do about it please, the bleeding stopped I washed his mouth area off. But it is still red and a bit swollen, I don't want him getting infected or worse. I'm mot sure how to handle it please help. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 6 years and 1 month old | 7 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would be sure the Area is cleaned will with a mild soap or hibiclens soap (available at the drug store) and apply an antibiotic ointment such as neosporin several times a day. If his hair on his chin is sticking to the wound you may need to trim around it to prevent this. If the wound increase in size/swelling or develops a discharge then you should see a vet for examination. If during the fight either dog but the other then he should see a vet for an exam and avrabies booster if he isn't up to date on his vaccine. It would also be wise to discuss his new behavior issue (aggression) with his vet.

My dog's lip is swollen and red after a dog fight. Is it infected?

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