My dog has a wound on her face. What signs of infection to look for?

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After returning home from work, I noticed that my dog had an odd looking wound on her face. I can’t tell if it’s a mole that got injured or if it is swollen. I washed it out with soap, water, & then peroxide. I also put some bacitracin on it. Is there anything I should keep an eye out for? Or anything I can be concerned about? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 61 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Brooklyn. I'd be concerned about infection. Keep the wound clean and dry, and monitor it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and she will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

My dog has a wound on her face. What signs of infection to look for?

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