My dog has a cut under his armpit and keeps licking it. What to do?

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my multipoo has a large deep cut/sore under his left arm pit no bleeding or drainage but he keeps licking and chewing at his leg. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old | 30 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

Sometimes small wounds will heal on their own by granulation (scar) tissue. However, if Saint keeps licking the area it will delay healing. I would recommend placing a cone on his head to prevent the licking. Also, he needs to see a vet to make sure it does not need surgical closure or antibiotics to help increase healing.

My dog has a cut under his armpit and keeps licking it. What to do?

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