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Is my dog's gash from a fight infected after 3 days of waiting?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 8 months old

My dog got a nasty gash after a dog fight. I am taking her to the vet tomorrow so it will be 3 days since she got the gash. Should I be worry that there is already an infection, but I put ointment on her wound but she kept taking off her bandage. So should I be worried about an infection?

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Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on March 29th, 2020

The wound looks pretty upset and there is discharge that would make me concerned about an infection. Coco needs to wear a cone to prevent her from licking. I would not bandage the wound at home but you can flush it with some warm water and dry it well with a clean paper towel until her appointment tomorrow.

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