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My dog has an abscess. What's the typical vet treatment for it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 4 years old | 120 lbs

What is the treatment of abscess in dogs?

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Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2017

Hello! It depends on where the abcess is on Tonto but typically we drain abscesses and use antibiotics to clear the infection. Drainage should be performed under sedation to insure safety and to make sure it is entirely drained. Best to you and Tonto.

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