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My dog has a small cut on his snout. What should I put on it for healing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 78 lbs

Our dog got a cut on his snout while retrieving a ball from under our fence. The cut is small and already has stopped bleeding. What is recommended to put on the cut.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 28th, 2018

I do not recommend putting anything on the snout, most dogs have a very long tongue that will get to whatever you put on the snout within 5 seconds. it doesn't sounds like a serious injury, just leave it as it is , it will heal within a few days.

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