My dog's leg wound is dark from licking. How can I help it heal?

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I feed one stray dog who got cut in his leg few days back now it looks like it’s healing and he always lick that wound but I also see dark color of skin so what is it ? Is it because of licking continuously or some other severe issue kindly see that attach photo for a look and to heal the wound I todaybstarted giving him augmentin 625mg so will that antibiotic going to help to heal is wound ? What other things I can do ?

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

The most important thing to do is stop his licking by using a cone. Then clean the wound with a warm damp cloth and apply a thin film of antibacterial ointment on it. The skin discoloring is from licking. This should heal in a few days to a week once he leaves it alone. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for your dog.

My dog's leg wound is dark from licking. How can I help it heal?

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