My dog's eye ulcer from stitches: Can it heal despite steroid use?

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If stitches not dissolving caused the ulcer, and was on a steroid eye treatment can the ulcer be cured? With or without surgery? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years old | 19.2 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Steroid treatment can cause worsening of the eye ulcer and are usually not used in these cases. Some pics of the eye and more detailed informations of the problem are needed to be able to give you specific answers.

My dog's eye ulcer from stitches: Can it heal despite steroid use?

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