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my 7month old puppy got burned...

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Question
my 7month old puppy got burned by hot water on her hind leg and a small patch on the same side of her him n some of her tail,it was a bucket w/ hot water in it was about to mop the floor after her walk but every time she hears keys she knows that she is going for a walk, gets excited and starts running into things getting to the door, and i have hard wood floors no carpet, and on he way running to the door thats in the kitches wich is her designated door to go out she slid into the bucket and the water splashed on her, i emmidatly took her to the tub and ran sum cold water on her.  some of the furn and skin came off, how long will it take for the fur to grow back and what can i do on my part to encourage grownth  

Answer
It will take 2-3 weeks to heal AFTER the dead skin comes off.  The best thing is to keep the area cleaned off with water.  If there is any pus or drainage, there may be an infection.  You may need to get antibiotics from your vet.  There are some things that we use on wounds that can help this cleanup process.  One is called CARRAVET spray that contains acemannin. Table sugar or honey on the acute wound may also to help.