How many days does a wound drain stay in my dog after injury?

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A drain was placed in a wound sustained by my dog during a coyote attack. Typically how many days will the drain stay placed before they remove it? Pet's info: Dog | Border Terrier | Female | spayed | 6 years and 4 months old | 35 lbs

Jennifer Witt, DVM · Accepted Answer

Drain tubes will stay in until the wound actually stops draining. Usually between 3-5 days. If the drain is pulled too soon the holes will close and the wound will fill up with the fluid that now cannot drain.

How many days does a wound drain stay in my dog after injury?

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