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My dog scraped his head. How do I treat a dog's forehead wound?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 11 months old | 55 lbs

We came home yesterday and found this on Bear’s forehead

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2018

It looks like Bear scraped his head. I would apply some Neosporin on those wounds twice daily. If after 5-7 days it does not look like it's healing then you should take him to your vet for an exam.

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