My dog needs stitches. How much will an emergency vet charge?

That would entirely depend on the severity of the bite, the clinic you went to, and what needed to be done (stitches, pain meds, drain, antibiotics, sedation, etc). It is best to avoid having Buster get into a fight in the first place.

Oh no, poor Luna. Yes, this does need stitches asap, and she has to see an ER vet now to get it done if your vet can't see her until Monday. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ Check out these resources to see if one can help you, and you can see if you can borrow money fro

You need to get an estimate from a local vet. We are not a vet clinic. Prices vary depending on your location and prices also vary from clinic to clinic. Now, that being said, that looks like a bite wound and if it is, usually vets will not stitch them closed for fear of trapping bacteria in the skin. So, if your friend wants to try to just keep the wound very clean for the next 5-7 days it may heal up on it's own. It may also get infected even if she tries to keep it clean and if that happens she will need to get her to a vet for treatment at that time. For wound cleaning I suggest DILUTE betadine or chlorhexidine solution. You can buy them at any pharmacy. Mix a 1:10 dilution of cleaner with water. Clean it 2-3 times a day. After cleaning, dry it thoroughly and apply a thin layer of Neosporin (or generic comparable). DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide. Hope this helps. Best of luck.

It doesn't appear deep. If there is no active bleeding, clean it up with a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution. I see you have a triple antibiotic ointment. You can dab a bit on the area. Place an e-collar (cone) on her to prevent pawing or rubbing. Monitor for lethargy, fever, bleeding, swelling, discharge or loss of appetite. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

Such a large wound should be stitched urgently by your vet. Delaying treatment may prevent a simple closure and risk further pain, infection and scarring. You would have to contact your local clinics, humane societies and charities for an estimate of cost and possible help in relation to same. Prices vary between clinics and locations, Boop by Petco is a worldwide network of advisers and not a clinic

Thank you for contacting Boop by Petco with your question. Ye, I do think it needs stitches, and I do not recommend you do this yourself. It's painful for the dog without sedation, and there are no OTC sedatives you can give him. Just because you have human experience does not mean you can suture up a dog, please remember it's an entirely different species. Just because I can suture up animals does not mean I would do it to my child if they needed stitches, I would take them into a doctor. Please do that. I hope this helps!

Hi there, and thanks for using Boop by Petco. That appears to be full thickness through the skin, and would likely benefit from sutures. Additionally, bite wounds have a very high likelihood of becoming infected without systemic (oral) antibiotics, so Hazel should be seen by the vet to get started on antibiotics. Hope this helps.

It is not likely you can "fix" the hole at home. It looks like it needed to be stitched up when it happened as it is very deep. It should heal on it's own (which we call healing by second intention) but it will take quite a bit of time. The best topical you can put on that would be Silver Sulfadiazine cream (Silvadene). You can buy it at most pharmacies over the counter. It is a cream they use on burns in humans. It is great for all wound healing. Apply a thin layer twice a day. Other than that just keep it clean. DO NOT use peroxide to clean it. That will delay healing!!! Use dilute betadine solution or just use warm water. The best option is to have it surgically repaired. That way it will heal the fastest. I cannot tell you how much it will be. You will have to check with your local vets as the cost varies widely from clinic to clinic. I would say average would be $500. I hope this helps. If you have more questions please feel free to post again.

Ouch your poor pup! Emergency charges are different per clinic, and there will be a charge for the visit as well the treatment needed. Your dog absolutely needs to see a vet now, please take him into an ER vet right away. Best of luck.

Thanks for using Boop by Petco! It is not possible to know this just based on a description. It does though sounds concerning enough that warrants an evaluation by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to look at the wound up close to determine if stitches are needed. Also, antibiotics and pain control medications can be prescribed at the time as these wounds tend to be painful. Good luck!