Why is my dog's wound red and spreading? Is it an infection?

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why is there a area around this wound ? The Sharpie to see if it has spread. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 20 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Any time there is trauma and the skin is broken, there is a risk for infection. This redness could be due to inflammation, infection or both. If the trauma was within the past day or two, I would monitor for another 24 hours. If the redness continues to spread or does not go away, I would recommend having this looked at by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate treatment can be administered. An antibiotic and anti-inflammatory may be needed for treatment. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

Why is my dog's wound red and spreading? Is it an infection?

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