| A wound is a mechanical injury to any part of the body that may or may not cause a break in the skin. Types of wounds include:
Contrusion: A bruise (usually no break in the skin).
Abrasion: A superficial scrape or rubbing away of the outer layers of skin.
Incision: Clean cut produced by sharp objects, such as glass or knives.
Laceration: Wound with torn or jagged edges.
Punctures: Penetrating wound of various depths that tends to seal over quickly(may become abscessed).
Some open wounds require stitching (suturing). Others are better left open, especially if they are small or severely contaminated. The best thing to do is call your veterinarian for advice on how to treat a wound.
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