My dog's TPLO surgery stitch popped. Should I see an emergency vet?

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My dog had tplo surgery a week and a half ago. The main portion of his stitches r fine but there was a tiny incision by the bottom of his leg and the stitch looks like it popped. The cut is slightly red but skin is closed, not oozing, just wider than a closed healing cut. Should I take him to emergency vet or can I wait 4 days til his recheck. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | 4 years and 10 months old | 92 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It appears that this part of the incision did pop open. I would recommend that you have it checked by an emergency vet. It may be able to heal without getting new stitches, but I cannot make that call just by looking at a picture - it should be done by someone that can evaluate the whole body. Make sure that he is not licking - not even once - since that will spread bacteria, decrease healing, and loosen up other stitches.

My dog's TPLO surgery stitch popped. Should I see an emergency vet?

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