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Is my dog's wound healing properly after 11 days with an e-collar?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

For day 11 how does this look? He’s been wearing an ecollar the whole time and I just recently started applying neosporin to help prevent an infection

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on February 4th, 2019

That wound looks like it is healing and I don't see any redness which is good. Open wounds can take longer to heal (2-4 weeks). Continue doing what you are doing until the scab naturally falls off on it's own. Continue to make Scooby wear the cone collar to protect it. Great job! I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!

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