My dog's bite wound is swollen and hot. Should I take her to the vet?

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hello, my one dog who is very big, was wrestling with his sister who is smaller, and his tooth punched her shin. it only bleed a little , I cleaned it with peroxide and put anti bacterial cream on it. but it is swollen around the puncture and hot. what should I do. she is walking on her leg, but you can tell it hurts. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 7 months old | 80 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

If there is swelling and it feels hot to the touch and painful then these are signs that infection is present (bite wounds/punctures are unfortunately prone to infeciton) and oral antibiotics are likely needed. I would make an appointment with your vet to get the wound examined. In the meantime, applying an ice pack to the area for 10 minutes every few hours may provide some relief to the pain (be sure to wrap the ice pack in a thin cloth/towel so it isn't directly on the skin).

My dog's bite wound is swollen and hot. Should I take her to the vet?

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