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My dog is limping after an accident. How do I treat her wounds?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 1 month old | 23 lbs

My dog Lady was chasing a cat and might of gotten hit by a car, or at least she fell on the pavement while trying to get away. She is limping on her left front leg (no visible cuts/not broken) and she can put some weight on it. She's not profusely bleeding anywhere. She's not crying, and she wagged her tail. There's only 3 visible cuts, which I attached pictures. No signs of concussion. I touched her everywhere, and she seems relatively okay. How can I treat her wounds?

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 30th, 2018

Hi. I'm so sorry about Lady. Unfortunately there aren't any photos attached. You can resubmitt question when you have them. You can clean the wounds with a moist washcloth, and can apply neosporin tonight, and she should be seen in the am

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    Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

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    Hi. I'm so sorry about Lady. Unfortunately there aren't any photos attached. You can resubmitt question when you have them. You can clean the wounds with a moist washcloth, and can apply neosporin tonight, and she should be seen in the am

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 31st, 2018

    The wounds on her head and front leg appear shallow and small and will heal uneventfully if kept clean and dry, rinse well with saline eye wash 1-2 times per day. The wound on the back leg however is deeper and should ideally be stitched by your vet

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