Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 28 lbs
My dog got in a fight with a racoon and has a few scratches on her paw. Should we be worried
1 Answer
Published on January 10th, 2020
They are probably nothing to be concerned about. Minor scratches can be cleaned with a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution. Dry thoroughly afterwards. Monitor for redness, swelling, discharge, bleeding, fever or lethargy. If Pepper is current on her vaccines, rabies is not a concern either.
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