My dog was attacked. What's the vet cost for stitches and care?

Poor Paco! He really needs to be examined by a vet to determine the extent of his injuries. The cost really depends on where you live and the treatment needed. You could call some local vets and ask the cost of an examination but treatment will vary depending on what needs to be done. He should be examined by a vet as soon as possible so that treatment can be started.

Hi there, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. That appears to be full thickness through the skin, and would likely benefit from sutures. Additionally, bite wounds have a very high likelihood of becoming infected without systemic (oral) antibiotics, so Hazel should be seen by the vet to get started on antibiotics. Hope this helps.

It would heal better and faster with stitches. If you cannot afford to have that done then just keep it clean with this wound spray linked below. DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide on it - that will actually delay healing. If after a week it is not looking better or if it gets red, swollen, has pus coming from it then you will need to get him to the vet. If he is licking it, it will not heal so you will need to get him a cone collar to wear. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-wound-and-skin-care-for-dogs ) ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-e-collar )

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. She looks like she is experiencing some swelling in the face and is almost certainly in some pain. I understand that you don't have much money, but she almost certainly requires pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, and antibiotics. The wounds on the face should be clipped around then cleaned with antiseptic in order to disinfect. Depending on the size of any wounds, they may need to be closed with stitches. Some veterinarians reserve medications and / or funding for situations like these that require need. You may also be eligible to apply for care credit. Here is the website. It allows you to obtain monies for veterinary care and pay it off over long periods of time interest free. https://www.carecredit.com/ Any time there is an attack in the face, I would also have to be concerned about possible trauma to the eye. If he is experiencing any difficulty getting around or looks off balanced in any way, there could be head trauma as well. A vet will be needed to make these determinations. I hope you are able to figure things out.

Ouch, poor Honey! If it's after hours where you live, there will be an emergency fee. Then you have to pay for sedation to have her stitched. I cannot give you an exact cost, but I would expect a least a couple hundred dollars. Best of luck.

I am so sorry that Misty girl got into a fight. It sounds like the wound is large enough that it likely needs stitches and likely isn't too late. I would strongly recommend contacting your vet for an exam and treatment. If it is small enough, they may be able to place staples and help it heal. But she will likely also need oral antibiotics to help it heal as wounds from other dogs usually get infected because dogs have a lot of nasty bacteria in their mouths. Until you can get her to the vet, I would also recommend that you keep her from licking or scratching it. You can use a small t-shirt (depending on its location) or an e-collar (the lampshade collars found at a pet store). I hope she starts feeling better soon!

There is not much more you can do from home. I would keep the dogs separated for now until you can figure out why they got into a fight. If you are unable to take your dog to the vet to be stitched up, continue to keep the wound clean and dry and try to keep it from getting infected. It will obviously take much longer to heal if stitches are needed. There may be scarring and permanent hair in that area as well. If Gizmo seems to be lethargic, feverish or stops eating, this could indicate that the infection has spread into his bloodstream. If you notice any of the symptoms you need to take him to the vet immediately. I hope this helps. Best of luck.