My dog's jaw abscess burst. Is it okay to wait until morning for vet?

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So my dog did have an abscess and it looks like it has ruptured he is currently taking prednisone and doxycycline for his salivary gland , he doesn't seem to be in pain from where the hole is under his jaw, should I just let the abscess continue to drain and take him To the vet in the morning. Pet's info: Dog | Akita | Male | unneutered | 11 months and 29 days old | 95 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Let the abscess drain and if you like you can take some cotton wool and wipe off the pus. A ruptured abscess is not an emergency, so there is ample time to wait and take him in to a veterinarian tomorrow.

My dog's jaw abscess burst. Is it okay to wait until morning for vet?

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