My pet has stitches left after surgery. Should they be removed?

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Our vet allowed our son to remove her stitches. There are two small stitches still in tact. Do they have to be pulled out and how? Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 60 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. A little more information is needed to answer that. Where is the incision, did the veterinarian use suture material that will dissolve, are the stitches in the skin only or in the underlying subcutaneous tissue, and how long ago was the surgery. If the suture material is not the kind that dissolves away (absorbable), then they need to be removed. If the suture material is absorbable...,they possibly can be left until they fall out on their own. Please post again with added info and possibly attach a photo of the incision. Thank you

My pet has stitches left after surgery. Should they be removed?

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