My dog keeps licking a wound on his stomach. What should I do?

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dog is having wound around stomach and chest area,licking and scraching it again and again ...wound is not come from any injury,its self originated i guess bcz of infection from some thing.thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Male

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

If Snowy has a visible wound that appears infected it is best to seek veterinary care asap. Open infected wounds will need cleaning from your vet and antibiotics to help it heal. You will also need to stop Snowy from licking or chewing at the area as that will only make the infection worse by introducing more bacteria into the wound. After treatment, using an Elizabethan (cone) collar or old t-shirt to keep him from licking and scratching at the wound is best to help it heal. Your vet may also recommend medicated shampoos, flea medications, daily allergy meds, or other treatments for long-term relief of the initial cause of the itching.

My dog keeps licking a wound on his stomach. What should I do?

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