My dog has a deep ear cut. Does it need stitches or emergency vet?

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Hello Our dog got a bit of a cut on her ear. Does this seem deep enough to you to warrant an emergency visit to vet for stitches or a follow up appt with one tomorrow?

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

That looks like a fairly deep laceration, and if it seems to go all the way through, if it was a bite wound, or if there is excessive bleeding (often dogs will shake their heads and the bleeding will start again) it would be best to see a vet tonight. It can be more difficult to close an older wound. If it is actually a more superficial wound in person there's a chance your vet might recommend bandaging the ear or even using surgical tissue glue to close it and in that case it might be okay to wait until the morning. If you're not sure it's always safest to see an emergency vet.

My dog has a deep ear cut. Does it need stitches or emergency vet?

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