My dog pulled out stitches, wound is swollen and warm. Is it infected?

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I'm on vacation with my schnauzer who had a bump removed about a week ago before we left. He pulled the stitch out. The area is swollen and a little warm to the touch. The wound is not open. What can I do for him? I think it may be infected. What can I do for him? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Schnauzer | Male | neutered | 8 years and 8 months old | 16 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, it's not good that Sammy pulled the stitch out! If he had the surgery over a week ago, then it should be closed to fully healed but it is concerning that the area is swollen and a little warm to the touch. I would think as well that the area may be infected based on that description, and that will require a trip to the vet. He will need antibiotics from a vet if the wound is infected, and I'm not sure how much longer you will be on vacation. If you are going back home in the next day or two, you can wait to see your regular vet; however, if you will be on vacation for a bit longer, I would find a local vet where you are to have him seen tomorrow to have the wound looked at and antibiotics prescribed as needed. Good luck, I hope this helps!

My dog pulled out stitches, wound is swollen and warm. Is it infected?

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