Do I need to take the dog to the vet for this?

[StripeyKnickersSpottySocks]

Bloody silly, careless DD has slammed to back door on the dog's leg. Dog screamed (greyhound, so very good at screaming at the slightest bump) and limped for a minute but is walking fine now. On closer inspection there is a big graze/small cut on her leg. The skin has come off in an area about 5cm x 2cm and I can see flesh. It doesn't look deep (just lie skin surface only has come off) and isn't bleeding but I can see red flesh/blood. It doesn't seem to be bothering her. I think I overreact with the dog sometimes, I rushed her to the vet last week thinking she'd collapsed and it turned out she had cramp.

[10stonedog]

If in doubt, give them a ring

[newpup]

I agree, ring and ask for advice.

[StripeyKnickersSpottySocks]

Thanks. I did and they said if not limping and not actively bleeding then to keep an eye on it and ring them if it gets worse. I thought they'd just tell me to come in so they could see it and charge me a consultation fee! I'm sure I'm going to make my vet a millionaire.

[10stonedog]

Vets usually very happy to advise over phone (ask to speak to a vet nurse if you can) and won't usually drag you in unless necessary or they can't be sure over the phone how bad it is.

Not all money grabbers, honest

[ChristieF]

Having had long experience with vets I'm afraid I feel that they are all money grabbers. Sometimes they have you over a barrel. I have changed vets because I don't like the hard sell for products and services I didn't ask for and don't want.