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My dog, a 12-year-old English Setter, got a clean, inch-long puncture wound from a pair of scissors while I was removing duct tape from his leg. I cleaned the wound, used antiseptic, dried it, and glued it shut. I'm concerned about potential infection since the wound punctured the hide. How should I monitor and treat this wound, and should I consider antibiotics or a vet visit?

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