Is my Brittany's cheek scab from playing with our new rescue dog?

It sounds like it could be a scab from the wound. She should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat the problem. She could also have an ear infection that needs to be treated. Your vet can prescribe an antibiotic, anti-histamine, and/or a steroid to help.

It is never wrong to have something checked out to be on the safe side. That said, if the scab is superficial and there is now swelling around it then I think it would be ok to monitor for 24 hours or so for any changes. If it gets larger, swollen, or tender to the touch then she should be seen as soon as possible. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

You can try using these medicated wipes. If she doesn't start healing in 5-7 days then you need to get her to a vet for an exam. She may need oral antibiotics to get this to clear up. ( https://www.allivet.com/p-5393-douxo-chlorhexidine-3-ps-pads-for-dogs-and-cats-30.aspx )

If they are play fighting a lot, then you may have to keep them separated until the wound can heal. 1. Clip the hair away from the wound using buzzing-type clippers, not scissors or a razor. This is so you can monitor the wound and keep the hair out of the way to help with healing. 2. Disinfect the wound once with peroxide or a first aid chlorhexidine wound soap. Do not continue to use peroxide, or alcohol, as this will delay healing. 3. Apply an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin, twice daily. If needed to clean the wound, use a warm wet wash cloth to gently wipe away any dried fluid. 4. Prevent all licking or scratching of the wound by using an e-collar or dog booties or socks. 5. See a vet if your pet experiences prolonged lethargy, decreased appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rectal temperature over 103, or if there is creamy discharge or discharge with a foul odor, or there is swelling around the wound.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This looks like a scab which probably formed secondary to some type of injury or traumatic event. As long as it continues to heal up then Buffy is likely going to be just fine. If at any point you notice any discharge or it becomes open, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a good day!

Ouch! That does look pretty irritated, so if it doesn't scab over or continues to look weepy, it's a good idea to have your vet take that look on Wednesday as it may need some anitbiotics. What you're doing at home currently is perfect! I'd continue to use the E-collar to prevent pawing at it, and keep the area clean and dry. You can use a clean compress to gently keep it clean so as to not cause more irritation by rubbing at it or accidentally bumping the scab as excessive cleaning may actually be slowing down the healing process. It should be fine to wait until Wednesday to have it looked at unless it massively swells up, becomes painful to the touch, or starts to ooze any cloudy or green discolored debris (all signs of infection).

Sorry to hear Biscuit is in some discomfort. The second picture to me looks like whatever might have happened initially is definitely already on the road to recovery. There is some evidence of swelling and bruising, but it doesn't appear to be badly infected. That being said, if she is uncomfortable enough to be pawing at the area and bothering at it, it still might be painful. She could probably benefit from an anti-inflammatory prescribed by a vet. I would also encourage you to get her an e-collar to prevent her from causing any self-inflicted trauma, thus re-aggravating the lesion. These can be acquired at pet stores, on line, or through a veterinary office. There are also videos online on how to make homemade ones, though many times these are not as effective or will not hold up for very long in young, rambunctious dogs. If you are worried about possible infection, check the area for heat and take your dog''s temperature (anything above about 103 would be concerning for a dog sitting comfortably at home). You can also use something topically on the area, such as a neosporin ointment as well as something with a steroid to help with itchiness / inflammation to address. Hope this helps.