My dog's E-collar wound on his neck isn't healing. Should I see a vet?

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Panda has an abrasion caused by his Elizabethan collar on his Adams apple am treating 3 times a day with electromycin spray and imflamol cream and leaving e collar off as much as I can but he still has stitches in chin and testicle area and he keeps rubbing or chewing at the stitches if given a chance but the throat wound happened 4 days ago and its not really healing does he need more treatment from vet or continue what I'm doing till Thur when stitch come out. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 1 month old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Panda! This is a tough situation! With out seeing the extend of the neck wound it is hard to give advice. I would go the pet store and find the bitter apple spray or lick guard and apply in on the skin (not the stitches) near the testicle area to discourage licking. Then I would consider a donut or softer E-collar to prevent rubbing and licking that hopefully won't continue to irritate the neck. But since the throat wound hasn't improved in 4 days you should have Panda rechecked sooner than Thursday. Maybe if it has been 10 days since the surgeries the stitches can be removed then. I hope this helps and feel free to repost with a picture of the neck wound.

My dog's E-collar wound on his neck isn't healing. Should I see a vet?

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