My puppy tore his stitches out. What should I do for the open wound?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 5 days old | 4 lbs
My puppy riped out his stitches its his 9th day i was suppost to take him to get them out tomorrow he ripped of his scab and stitches there is a whole i dont no what to is it ok do i need to bandage him?
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Published on May 25th, 2017
Since there is a hole in Jaxx's incision it will probably need to be stitched closed again so it heals properly and decreases the chance of infection. If you have an E-collar at home I would keep that on him to prevent him from licking the incision more and preventing more trauma. Also, depending where the incision is you could place a light bandage over it to prevent him from licking. Just be sure not to put too much pressure on the incision with the bandage because that could do more harm than good. Definitely keep you appointment at the vet tomorrow so they can check him out.
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Published on October 15th, 2018
I am sorry to hear about Jax. He definitely needs to have his vet examine him with this incision. If it is not opening more and he is comfortable, it can probably wait until tomorrow IF you are able to keep an e-collar (the cone shaped lampshade collar) on him and keep him confined to a small area and only go outside if he needs to use the bathroom and on a short leash so he has very limited movement. If the incision starts opening further or he is lethargic/not eating then he should be seen tonight.
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