My dog just had surgery. Can his stitches get wet in rain or snow?

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My dog had bladder surgery five days ago and is doing well. We are expecting snow and rain. He will not urinate indoors, at all. What do I if and when the stitches get wet?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

As long as your pup is just going outside on-leash long enough to use the bathroom, the stitches shouldn't get wet enough to be a problem. A little water won't hurt, we just don't want dogs to be fully submerged in a bathtub or swimming pool until the incision is completely healed. But a bit of snow or rain shouldn't cause any problems. You can use a towel to gently dry his belly when you get back inside, just to be sure.

My dog just had surgery. Can his stitches get wet in rain or snow?

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