Dog bite wound: Should I bandage it or use a cone? Is oozing normal?

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My dog got bitten by another dog. He has puncture wounds. He has seen a vet, the vet has administered antibiotics and painkillers for me to give him at home. He was also given a collar to stop him from licking but he really doesn’t like the collar, so I have dressed the wound with a bandage is that ok? Or should it be left totally free? How should I clean the wounds also? His wounds seem to be quite smelly and are oozing. Iv read up on this. Are they draining naturally? I’m not so what’s best!! Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | 1 year and 4 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

The purpose of the collar is that the dog cannot lick the wound and introduce bacteria and keeping it from healing. Puncture wounds need to be open, not dressed as covering them could theoretically cause anaerobic bacteria such as those causing tetanus to multiply and cause fatal infection. Please put the collar back on. Charlie will get used to it eventually. Do not clean the wounds, leave them alone, You can pat the discharge off as they are draining naturally. If by tomorrow they have not improved or if there is pus draining, you should take Charlie back to the vet for a recheck.

Dog bite wound: Should I bandage it or use a cone? Is oozing normal?

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