Spay sutures not dissolving after 3 months? Should I get a new vet?

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It is going on almost 3 months since my chihuahua was spayed. Her external incision has healed but the internal sutures never dissolved and her body is trying to push them up out of her body. The vet insist they used dissolvable sutures and sometimes some with some dogs it just takes longer for the to dissolve. Should I be looking for a new vet? Is it really possible that dissolvable sutures would not dissolve after almost 3 months? Parts of them have already come through her skin. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | spayed | 7 months and 22 days old | 7 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

While it can take a long time for sutures to dissolve, and may cause some swelling or irritation, if the area is still very inflamed, is bothering Mikasa, you're seeing sutures actually coming out of the incision site through the skin, or the area is hot to the touch or lumpy, I'd get a second opinion from another vet. It's possible there is an ongoing reaction under the skin that needs to be addressed, or the sutures removed and the area examined to check for other causes. Until you can get to the vet, making sure to keep the area clean and dry to prevent infection, and keeping Mikasa from licking at it is best.

Spay sutures not dissolving after 3 months? Should I get a new vet?

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