My dog has a dirty stomach wound. Should I take her to the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 40 lbs
My doh has a weird opening on her stomach and it dirty and I just wanna know what it is and should I be concerned
3 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on February 17th, 2017
Yes you should be very concerned - she needs urgent veterinary assessment to investigate the depth of the wound and the extent of the injury. Surgical cleaning and repair of the wound may be required alongside antibiotics and pain medications. If the wound is deep this may be lifethreatening as her vital organs may become exposed
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Published on February 17th, 2017
Oh dear! A wound like this in the abdomen can be very serious, so I would recommend having Princess seen by a vet today for an exam. At the very least, it sounds like she needs an antibiotic and some anti-inflammatory medication to treat the wound. If the wound is deep enough to penetrate the abdominal wall, she may also need more intensive care for peritonitis (a severe infection of the abdominal cavity), such as hospitalization or even surgery to flush the wound and repair any internal damage that may be present.
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Published on June 15th, 2017
This wound is very concerning. I can't comment on how it started and past treatment but I would recommend Canyon get rechecked as soon as possible. This needs further care, potentially surgery to fix. I would think it is causing Canyon pain and discomfort. Do not give him any human medication as it can be toxic to dogs.
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