My dog's wound opened. Are dissolvable stitches safe for large dogs?

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My dog had a large fatty lump removed from his back but after 3 days a stitch had burst, then got infected, when back for postop 2 days after stitch burst, we got Antibiotics which did nothing, in this time the wound opened more. Back 5 days later said we could swab to make sure right antibiotic and flushed it out and gave me a bottle to flush and keep the wound clean (would have been good at last app) but he used dissolvable stitches, is this correct for such a large dog on a high tension area? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 9 years and 2 months old | 68 lbs

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Using dissolvable or non-dissolvable sutures would not cause an incision to open. Other factors like movement and infection would. It sounds like Kane had a surgical complication that can happen with any surgery. I’m sorry he’s going through this but continue the treatment the doctor recommended and it should heal with time. Kisses to Kane!

My dog's wound opened. Are dissolvable stitches safe for large dogs?

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