How to treat a wound on a dog’s belly?
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A wound on a dog’s belly may be caused by abrasions, or it may result from infection. If the wound has already scabbed over and shows no pus or other abnormal symptoms, you can put an Elizabethan collar on the dog to prevent it from licking the wound.
At the same time, disinfect it daily with iodine or hydrogen peroxide to promote faster healing and prevent infection. If the dog keeps developing new wounds, it is very likely caused by infection; in this case, take the dog to a veterinary hospital for a skin scraping examination and targeted treatment based on the cause.