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My dog has an infected wound. What's the cause and best treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Alaskan Malamute | Male | unneutered | 100 lbs

My dog has a wound that is infected, I am unsure of the cause and treatment can someone please help

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2019

This looks like it may have been a hot spot or other bacterial skin infection. I would recommend having Timber examined by your vet to determine what the cause may be. This wound looks like it would require oral antibiotics.

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