kolarik1 Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 (edited) Is it possible for the pups to pull out a stitch after being neutered? I know Uno wouldn't leave that area alone earlier this week and when I went to take out his stitches, I got one out. The other one had a scab over it, so I picked that off gently and don't see a stitch. He was neutered almost 2 weeks ago on Monday. It doesn't look inflamed or anything, I'm just not seeing the second stitch. Thanks! ETA I put triple antibiotic cream on that area after taking out the stitch and picking at the scab, so I'm currently watching to make sure he doesn't lick that off. Edited October 16, 2010 by kolarik1 Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Should be OK. Sometimes they fall out on their own after the swelling goes down. Just keep an eye on it. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolarik1 Posted October 16, 2010 Author Share Posted October 16, 2010 Uno has a home visit today, so I am trying to make sure the stitches are out. I'll have someone else double check before we arrive at the home visit...this family met him last Sunday and fell in love with him. Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Yes, they certainly can get them out. Most vets these days use dissolvable (purple color in my experience) on the boy, but sometimes they don't dissolve. Over the years the little foldable fingernail clippers have been my best friend for removing stitches. If it's been 2 weeks I wouldn't worry a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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