My dog's nose was cut and bled after a cat attack. Is a vet needed?

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Dog attacked by neighbors cat, not sure if wild or housecat? Cut on nose, bled for about 10 minutes. Should I be worried. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 14 days old | 30 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Even though a picture would help to understand better the severity of it, this cut could get infected (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any scratching. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dog's nose was cut and bled after a cat attack. Is a vet needed?

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