My dog pulled neuter stitches. Incision open. Emergency vet needed?

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My dog was neutered 12 days ago and was able to get to his stitches today. Our vet who administered the neuter is closed today and tomorrow. He completely removed the top suture and appears to have opened the bottom of the incision. He has an appointment scheduled to remove the stitches on Tuesday. Our question: should we take him to an emergency vet tomorrow or another vet who is open on Monday’s. There was no bleeding.

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for the picture of his incision, it's very helpful. After 12 days, the incision should be fully healed, and in the picture, it doesn't look red, swollen, or infected. There is an area in the middle that looks a little open, and that may be from him pulling at the stitches, but it doesn't look fully open. I would put a cone back on him to keep him from pulling at the stitches more, and take him to a regular vet if you can on Monday to get the rest of them removed. There isn't a need for an emergency vet at this point in time. If you cannot get him into another vet on Monday, you can wait until Tuesday to see his normal vet as long his incision doesn't become infected or open up more. Again, keep a cone on him to keep him for getting at the stitches. I hope this helps!

My dog pulled neuter stitches. Incision open. Emergency vet needed?

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