My dog has a widening, bleeding wound with a hole. Is it contagious?

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My dogs has a wound that's been getting wider and wider everyday. At first it bled so much then a hole in her skin shows. But im observing it and I'm nervous that it can be contagious to other dogs or to humans? Can you tell me how to cure this? Can you determine what is this type of skin disease? Please help us. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 25 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Princess! I am very concerned about the area. You didn't indicate how long it has been present or how old Princess is. Possible causes for the skin condition are: cancer (my biggest worry here), a severely infected wound from being hit by a car or bitten by another animal. As for contagious to humans, if Princess hasn't had or is not up to date on her Rabies and that is from a bit wound then Rabies is contagious to people and is deadly. I am from the US and there could be contagious things that I do not know about in the Phillipines. But it is possible. Princess needs to see a Veterinarian as soon as possible to discuss if this is fixable and how to discuss her quality of life. I recommend an Elizabethan collar to prevent her from licking the area. I wish you and Princess the best!

My dog has a widening, bleeding wound with a hole. Is it contagious?

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