My dog's leg has a wound. Could it be gangrene? What should I do?

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There’s a wound on my dogs leg and i was told that its gangrene. What do i have to do if that is gangrene? I need tour help please. Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Female | spayed | 3 years and 2 months old | 58 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This should be seen and examined by a veterinarian. This could be an infected hotspot, an ulcerated tumor or another skin condition that needs veterinary attention. Since it looks infected I would definitely make an appointment for the next few days. Depending on the diagnosis your vet will prescribe medications or suggest removal of the mass. This is a tricky spot for mass removal, as there is very little skin available to close the wound, so it will likely take a few weeks to months to heal after surgery.

My dog's leg has a wound. Could it be gangrene? What should I do?

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