My dog's incision opened again. Any home care or another vet visit?

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My boxer either licked open or hit her incision on her leg and it appears to have opened in the center of the incision. We have already been to the vet several times for this incision. Is there anything I can do at home to help it heal or keep it from getting worse or should I take her in again? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 5 years and 11 months old | 50 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Wound dehiscence is probably one of the most frustrating things to treat for that same reason of sometimes taking longer to heal than typical. However, it is indicated to continue treating this through a veterinarian as there are really no at home treatments for something like this. Having said that, it is important to continue to use an e-collar to avoid self-trauma and one thing you can do is limit her activity as much as possible as often times it is the continued motion what affects healing the most. Good luck and have a great day!

My dog's incision opened again. Any home care or another vet visit?

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