My anxious dog has a puncture wound. What could it be and how to help?

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We adopted a shelter dog a few months back and she seems to have a lot of anxiety and dietary issues. We love her to death but I fear we may need to get her evaluated for a lot of different reasons. Main issue as of this weekend is this puncture wound. I DID take her to a hospital but she was so EXTREMELY anxious. We are letting her re-coop today but wanted to know if you thought this was a parasite or hot-spot of something different. 2 pics attached. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old | 70 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Rey. This looks like a puncture wound to me, and it looks a bit weepy which makes me worried about infection. I'm wondering if the vet gave her any antibiotics; if not, I think she needs some. Anxiety is rough in dogs, and one important thing to do is not comfort her. You think you are doing good, but you are actually telling her the behavior is ok and reinforcing it. I'd try a Sentry calming collar on her to see if that helps, and have her seen by a vet again. Medication may helpful for her as well, which the vet can prescribe. I hope this helps.

My anxious dog has a puncture wound. What could it be and how to help?

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