My dog's lip cut: Should I go to the vet or will it heal alone?

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Dogs lip got cut when we were playing with the frisbee. Not sure if he needs to go to the vet or not. Not bleeding much but a bit. Not sure if it’ll heal alone though. Thanks a ton for the help. Pet's info: Dog | Blue Heeler | Male | unneutered | 45 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contact Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Jax. Poor boy! That's a pretty small cut, and I would clean it with warm water and antiseptic soap. This should heal without problem, and I would keep an eye on it for signs of infection. If you see redness, swelling, warmth to the touch, or pus, then it is infected and he will need to see the vet for antibiotics to treat it. I hope this helps!

My dog's lip cut: Should I go to the vet or will it heal alone?

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