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My dog's spay stitches came out early. Is her incision okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed

Hello I got my Dog Spayed 6/30/17 and shes been wearing her cone however her stiches have already came off. Theres no bleeding or redness. We were told to go back in 3 weeks to remove the stiches. Is this okay please help me?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 6th, 2017

That spay incision looks like it's healing quite well. It does look like the stitches have come out, and I would have Diamond seen by your vet in the morning just to check the incision. Keep the cone on her until your vet says it's ok to take it off.

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  • Published on July 8th, 2021

    Hi and thanks for your request. Yes, it seems like the external stitches came out and it would be best have it checked by your local veterinarian as some tissue glue can be applied to make sure the final stages of the healing process are completed.

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