My dog's hygroma is an open wound. Does he need an urgent vet visit?

Since the skin is broken and/or inflamed, Bruno should be physically examined by your veterinarian. He may need antibiotics, anti-inflammatories or both. If there is a lump or mass associated with the sore, it should be aspirated to collect samples for pathology. Use an e-collar (cone) to prevent Bruno from licking it.

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. Hygroma when they get this big can be difficult to treat. The first step is to prevent further trauma by providing adequate bedding such as memory foam or something else with extra padding. The hygroma likely needs to be drained and have him placed on antibiotics. Along with that, an anti inflammatory and antibiotic as well as warm compresses applied to the leg can be beneficial. Cold laser therapy is also a treatment to consider but not all clinics have this treatment option available. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns.

He needs to be taken to the vet as it looks infected, he will need a course of antibiotics, i don't think this will require stitching but a bandage with a local cream may also be needed to help it heal faster.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am afraid that this is an open wound and will require further local therapy with debridement, cleaning, stitches, antibiotics and pain control medications. I recommend that you have Coco evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible for further assessment and treatment as these wounds are painful and can get infected easily. Good luck!

That is massive and is a medical emergency. It looks like it's necrotic which means the tissue is dying. Brus cannot be left in this manner, it's cruel to him. He has to see a vet now. Tell the owner that you spoke to a vet who said it's a medical emergency and he has to see a vet now. If she doesn't seek veterinary treatment for him, that can give her big problems with the law. Please get him into a vet immediately.

If your vet can't get Blueberry in sooner, you need to consider going to an emergency vet. I would not allow him to lick the area and it should not be covered. He likely need oral antibiotics and may need it surgically addressed.

Hello. This pedunculated mass is just a very large skin tag, possibly related to a hygroma. It is not dangerous, but you should consider having it removed, especially since it has opened. There really is nothing to be drained as these are usually quite dense with tissue, so the biggest concern would be a possible infection. I would pick up a skin antiseptic called Hibiclens ( available at all pharmacies ) & gently clean the open part twice a day. Ace should do just fine & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.