My dog cut by barbed wire and bleeding. Can I use glue or see a vet?

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Max! This happens a lot when owners trim their dogs or cats hair, especially if the fur is matted. It should have stitiches placed. I would recommend that you take him to a Vet. They hopefully could do it with a local block quickly if he has a calm temperament. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery for Max

If the wound is deep, ideally, your dog should be physically examined by a veterinarian. Sutures (stitches) may be needed to close the cut. If it is superficial, you may be able to manage it at home. I suggest carefully trimming (use clippers, not scissors) the hair away and cleaning the area gently with a diluted Betadine, chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) or similar [antibacterial solution](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/vetericyn-plus-wound-and-skin-care-for-dogs). Dry thoroughly afterwards. A dab of a triple antibiotic ointment can be applied to a minor wound. Place an [e-collar](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-e-collar) (cone) on your dog to prevent licking. If the wound shows no signs of healing after a few days, consider an exam with your veterinarian. Monitor for lethargy,[ fever](https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-common-signs-your-pet-has-a-fever), [vomiting](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/vomiting-1/), [diarrhea](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/diarrhea-1/) or loss of appetite. Check the wound daily for redness, swelling, bleeding or discharge. These are all symptoms that warrant a visit to the veterinary clinic. In the future, it is always best and safest to have an [experienced groomer](https://www.petcoach.co/article/heres-why-you-need-a-professional-groomer) or your veterinarian remove any burs or matting from your dog.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Riley. Poor girl! No, do not use super glue. I see the cut in the picture, and I think that is may need stitches. I cannot accurately say how deep it is based on this picture, but it looks long enough to potentially need them. I would have your dog sitter take her into a vet now, do not have them treat this at home. Best of luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not possible to know this just based on a description. It does though sounds concerning enough that warrants an evaluation by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to look at the wound up close to determine if stitches are needed. Also, antibiotics and pain control medications can be prescribed at the time as these wounds tend to be painful. Good luck!

Unfortunately Tysonlee needs to see a veterinarian. This wound needs to be debrided and cleaned up and then properly closed. It has been too long to just glue the wound or close it without proper care before hand. Here is a website that may help financially: http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ You can also look into care credit. This is a 0% interest credit card for medical bills. In the mean time I recommend putting an elizabethan collar on so that Tysonlee does not lick the wounds. He also should get some antibiotics to help with an infection. Thank you for using PetCoach.

Hi and thanks for posting! Sometimes bite wounds can leave pockets in the skin making the wound worse than they appear initially. It would be a good idea for this to be evaluated by a veterinarian. Your veterinarian will asses the area for pockets in the skin and asses whether or not stitches are needed. It seems small enough for tissue glue to be used but the wound may need to be closed with a stitch or two. A lot of bacteria is intro introduced into the skin and surrounding tissue during a bite. Brisquette may need systemic antibiotics as well to help lessen the chance of developing an infection. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

It's a bit difficult to tell from these pictures, but it does appear deep and wide enough that it will need stitches. It's best to take him to a vet soon, because the wound will heal better the sooner it is cleaned and stitched. For now, you can flush the wound using a syringe or other dispensing device with warm water for five minutes. This may not be easy, because dogs tend to hate water getting near their face. I recommend having someone help you with holding Wish to make sure the wound gets flushed well. Infection is the biggest concern with these wounds; so after flushing, it's best to apply an antibacterial cream to the wound. Your vet will be able to advise further treatment after evaluating it. I hope that helps and Wish gets better soon.