My dog has a deep cut on his leg, does it require stitches?

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My dog has a slash on his leg about 1 inch long its not bleeding its about half a cm deep. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 35 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

From thesound of it this will probably require suturing or stapeling at the very least, you will need to take Beau to the vet in order to get it done, it might not require anesthesia if stapeling is an option.

My dog has a deep cut on his leg, does it require stitches?

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