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The prognosis after treatment and/or repair of a dehisced wound is usually good as long as the initiating factors are recognized and eliminated. However, outcome will be impacted by blood supply and location of the dehisced wound. Dehisced incisions that are left to heal by second intention are at increased risk of decreased cosmetic appearance (hairless scar formation) and tissue strength, depending on size and location of the dehisced wound. Owners should be notified that financially the cost of extended periods of proper wound dressings, bandaging, and recheck examinations required for wound healing by second intention can easily exceed the cost of repairing the dehiscence via primary or secondary closure when indicated.