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My dog has a severe leg wound. Does she need an emergency vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

What should I do.? Does she need to go to the vet.?

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2018

I am sorry to hear about Shelby. It is difficult from the photo to tell what we are looking at but it appears to be her hind leg? She most definitely needs to get to the vet right away- to the emergency vet if your vet is not open. This is a severe wound that has retracted and exposed the muscle beneath the skin. It will need to be thoroughly cleaned and debrided and sutured closed. I would taker her straight away. Best of luck to you and Shelby.

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