My dog's surgery incision reopened. Can it heal on its own?

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Chili had her surgery 9 days ago and we noticed its open now. She's an overactive mini pin so keeping her calm has been difficult. Does this need to be closed up by the vet or just leave it alone to heal? Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Pinscher | Female | spayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 20 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

it is hard to say if this can heal without putting another stitch in. If you cannot keep your dog still, then this will indeed need another stitch or staple to hold the wound edges together and especially not enlarge. It is also very important to keep an e-collar on her so she cannot lick the incision. Keeping her calm would be essential and you may have to crate her in order to achieve that.

My dog's surgery incision reopened. Can it heal on its own?

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