My dog's lip wound reopened. Why isn't it healing properly?

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My dog got a surface scrape on her lip about a week and a half ago. It was starting to heal (it scabbed and the hair was growing back) but today she somehow got it open again. It isn't infected (and I've been cleaning it 3-4times a day)but I'm wondering what is the typical recovery for a surface scrape on the lip? It isnt a deep cut. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | 55 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

I'm not so sure that's a scratch. That looks more like an infection or a puncture wound. Minor scratches should heal on dogs in about the same time they do for humans, about 7-14 days. Also, you should only clean it once a day for the first 2-3 days and then you should not clean it again unless it gets dirty. Excessive cleaning can actually disrupt the new cells that are trying to grow. This lesions looks puffy and swollen from the photo. I recommend to play ti safe and have Xiqui examined by the veterinarian. Make sure she is wearing an elizabethan collar at all times to prevent scratching or rubbing. I hope this helps.

My dog's lip wound reopened. Why isn't it healing properly?

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