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My Yorkie has severe, smelly leg wounds. Does he need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered

hi i have a 6/7 mont old yorkie it started whit a nail that was ripped out comepletly we don't know how he has burn wound on his back legs first he didn't smell but now he smells like he is rotting en the wounds are bleeding

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2018

If Browny has what looks like a burn wound on his back legs then I highly recommend a veterinarian. They need to evaluate it and provide treatment as soon as possible. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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