Dog licked spay stitches, now moist after 3 days. Should I see a vet?

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hi, my dog was spayed 3 days ago and she has broken her cone, she may have licked her stitches, i am not sure though, her stitches are moist, should it be dry by now, and should i take her to her vet? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 26 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I couldn't tell you if the sutured wound area looks normal or not, it's too bad you didn't attache a picture to this post, this way i could tell you right away if it requires a vet visit or not. i encourage you to post a new question with a picture so i can let you know what needs to be done.

Dog licked spay stitches, now moist after 3 days. Should I see a vet?

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