Do not remove the chain!
Just cut it back close to the trunk without wounding the trunk.
Remember we must not just treat the wound but the entire tree.
Where do you live?
I may know someone good in your area I could recommend

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Tree Biologist
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Beware of so-called TREE EXPERTS who do not understand TREE BIOLOGY!

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"Paul Falstad" wrote in message
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Hello, one of our boxelder trees had a dog chain tied around the tree
by the previous owner, and the chain became embedded in the tree. The
tree looks kinda sickly but is still alive. Is there a way to remove
the chain and save the tree?