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My dog was bitten by another dog, wound open. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 3 months old | 25 lbs

My dog was bitten by our other dog this evening. She isn’t bleeding anymore but the wound is open. What should I do?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 25th, 2018

Poor Gracie! Depending on the size and depth of the wound, it may need to be stitched shut. She will also need antibiotics to prevent infection. In this case, I think it's best that she is seen by a vet right away. The vet can stitch the wound if needed, can check her for any internal damage from the bite, and can prescribe antibiotics as needed. I recommend taking her into a vet now. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 9th, 2017

    It's hard to get a sense of scale from the photo, but from what I can see the wound is quite small and clean. It doesn't look like it needs to be stapled or stitched. Any bite has a tendency to get infected so I would go to the vet when you can to get antibiotics, in the meantime keep cleaning with warm salt water.

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