Superficial Wound
Dog Laceration: Superficial Wound
Small skin-deep cut that only needs cleaning, tissue glue, or a few staples with light sedation.
Typical Cost Range (Superficial Wound)
$325
to
$800
Based on national average veterinary pricing for superficial wound of dog laceration. Your actual costs may vary by location, clinic, and individual case.
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How to Tell If This Matches Your Situation
This cost range applies when the following are true. If your situation does not match, check the other severity levels for a closer estimate.
- Small dog or any breed with shallow cut
- Wound under 2 inches long
- Skin only, no muscle or tendon exposed
- Clean wound, not heavily contaminated
- Dog alert and calm for treatment
What Treatment Typically Looks Like
Exam, wound cleaning, light sedation, tissue glue or staples, oral antibiotics, and a 10-day wound recheck.
After-hours or emergency clinic visits may add a 25% surcharge to these costs.
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