My dog has a cut. Does he need stitches or can it heal on its own?

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Does he need to get stitches?? Pet's info: Dog | Dalmatian | Male | 3 years and 5 months old | 100 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Zeus! Ideally I think he does need stitches. Sometimes the Vet can out stitches or staples in awake with local anesthesia like lidocaine. Either way, a Vet should examine the wound and provide antibiotics. It is a small wound and wouldn't take long to close with stitches. I hope this helps and I wish Zeus a speedy recovery!

My dog has a cut. Does he need stitches or can it heal on its own?

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