Dog leg wound getting bigger: When should I take my dog to the vet?

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My dog has a hole on his right leg. It's been there for about 2-3 days but it keeps getting bigger. What should i do ?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pup! It looks like this may be a wound or injury of some kind. Since it's been there for 2-3 days and seems to be getting larger rather than healing over, I would recommend taking your dog to the vet to have this checked. Your vet can examine the area more closely to make sure that there isn't something stuck inside the wound, and will probably also prescribe an antibiotic to help treat any infection that may be present.

Dog leg wound getting bigger: When should I take my dog to the vet?

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