Will a Dog Bite Scar? What to Expect and What It’s Worth

A healed dog bite scar on an inner arm, showing raised pink scar tissue and visible puncture marks

Key Takeaways Most dog bites that break the skin leave some mark. Dog teeth tear and crush tissue instead of cutting it cleanly, and torn skin scars more than a surgical incision does. A scar is not finished when the wound closes. The remodeling phase starts around week 3 and runs up to 12 months, […]