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My dog hit his head, has a pink cut above his eye. Is it serious?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 3 days old

My dog just banged his head on the outside wall and had a small cut above the eye. It doesn’t look like it’s bleeding but it is pink and I’m just not sure what to do?

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Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2020

This looks like a minor graze in the pictures and should heal uneventfully. Monitor for heat, pain, swelling or discharge which may indicate infection but this would not be expected. Bathe with cooled boiled water or saline to keep clean and fresh if he will allow you
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