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My dog had a tooth extracted today. No stitches visible. Is that normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Male | 9 years and 3 months old

My dog got his upper 4th premolar extracted today but doesn't seem to have any sutures. Is this normal procedure?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 3rd, 2016

it is not always necessary to suture the cavity, If there was infection at the root you would not suture it, for example, as you want pus and debris draining freely. If you suspect a problem, contact your veterinarian tomorrow morning.

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