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My dog's cut reopened after licking off the glue. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 70 lbs

My dog has a cut I cleaned it and applied glue he locked it a lot and it's not as closed as it was when I first glued it

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on June 13th, 2018

In that location, it will be near impossible to keep him from licking. Keep the area as clean as possible and monitor for redness, swelling, discharge, lethargy or decreased appetite. These are symptoms of potential infection and should be addressed by your veterinarian. At this point, it may need to heal by "second intention".

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