How many spay stitch layers are dissolvable & what will I feel?

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How many layers of stitches come with a spay surgery? The ones inside are dissolvable, right? After she’s all healed up will I be able to feel anything? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 9 years and 2 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Usually there three layers of stitches. One layer holds the body wall together, the next closes the subcuticular layer and the third layer closed the skin. The skin stitches can be put into the back of the skin so there are none showing. Sometimes skin stitches are on the outside of the skin and will need to be removed in ten to fourteen days. The buried stitches will dissolve over one to three months depending on the size and type of suture used. There will be some swelling as they dissolve and you often can feel them for a few months if you are feeling closely. Over time the scar will heal and you should no longer feel anything but the spay scar itself. The scar also will become softer and smoother over time so that often it is difficult to find. Since she’s a very small dog the sutures will be thinner and will be less noticeable sooner than on a big dog. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Precious.

How many spay stitch layers are dissolvable & what will I feel?

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