Puppy cut lip and keeps licking. When should I see a vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Husky | Female | unspayed | 2 months old
My puppy hit her nose on the corner of my washer and it caused her to cut part of her lip. Like under her nose to the left the lip is unattached to where it should be . Should I be extremely worried ? She keeps licking it which makes me feel like it won’t stuck back and heal right .
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Published on March 28th, 2018
This is a quite deep and serious wound and would require a stitch up to heal. An immediate check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory/and pain relief medications. Unfortunately persistent licking will cause infection in the long term. 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.
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Published on November 20th, 2018
A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to speed up healing process and avoid possible infection. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths (apply it and then rinse it carefully). 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. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.
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