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My dog has a burn with discharge. Do I need shot records for the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 150 lbs

My dog has a burn. His hair is falling out and there is this yellow sticky fluid that comes with the hair. I really can't go to the vet because I can't find my shot records for him. What should I do?

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 6th, 2017

Oh my. Your lack of his shot records shouldn't be a reason why Jackson can't be seen. Really the only vaccine that is required for a pet to get treatment is the Rabies, so the vet will likely just give that 1 vaccine if you have no proof that he is up to date. Then the vet will proceed with getting this burn treated properly. He will need burn cream (i.e. silver sulfadiazene) and oral antibiotics only available through your vet, to get this to heal. Burns do take a bit to heal, so persistence and regular check ups with your vet will likely be needed. So getting him seen rigth away is encouraged. Best wishes at the vet and I hope Jackson is able to make a full and speedy recovery. Take care.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    That looks quite severe and Jackson really needs to see a vet immediately. You don't need your shot records for him in order to see a vet, as your vet will have their own copy of his shot records on file. Even if he isn't up to date on his shots, that won't prevent him from seeing a vet. He has to have veterinary treatment for that burn now, it will be very painful for him. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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