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My Boston Terrier's scratch looks worse. Is it serious or infected?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Female | spayed | 4 years old

Hello,i have a boston terrier,since we leave our door open,2 days ago it wondered aeay and came back with a scratch,today the injury looks like this,i dont know what could have caused it and is it dangerous

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on August 13th, 2017

The photo didn't come through. If the scratch is on the skin it should heal on its own. Make sure it is clean and that your dog doesn't lick it. If the eye is scratched and your dog has squinting and eye discharge then I would take it to the veterinarian for treatment. If the scratch gets a bad odor or the dog is sick that should be seen also. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

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