Why did my dog's surgical staple rip? Swelling or cone struggle?

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Follow up to previous question. What would of caused the staple to rip through the skin? It did turn onto it's side so it was practically thinner. Is it the swelling that caused this or rapid movement (she tried taking the cone off yesterday and she nearly did a flip). Won't be using the cone again.

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

I can't see your previous questions, but if a staple was pulled, either of your options is possible, however the swelling may have been caused by the movement due to irritation of the tissues as well as part of the healing process. If the staple is very badly torn, or the suture site is opening, having your vet look at it and repair it as needed is best. If your pup is very upset with having the cone on, many pet stores carry "donut" collars that are like little rings that go around, as well as soft-sided cones. These can be a lot easier for a pet to handle and prevents them from bumping into walls, etc while still preventing them from getting to sutures/staples.

Why did my dog's surgical staple rip? Swelling or cone struggle?

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