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My dog's sore is bleeding. Does he need an emergency vet visit?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 9 years and 10 months old | 105 lbs

Dog is bleeding from this sore. Do I take him to hospital?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 18th, 2018

It looks like there is an infection under the skin, it could be due to a bruise or some other type of injury. i would indeed recommend taking Oscar to the vet in order to get it treated, he will probably need a course of antibiotics.

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