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Potter · 01-12-2007, 10:14 AM

What type of stitches does your vet use for neutering? My vet says he used 'dissolveable' stitches from the inside?

Elisandra · 01-12-2007, 10:26 AM

my vet used reg stitches dont know why i thought they would put dissovable one's too but they didnt but he's healed perfectly

Rudys Mom · 01-12-2007, 10:41 AM

Rudy had regular stitches also. He really didn't seem to mind it when the vet took them out.

Rudys Mom (Dawn)

TatumsMom · 01-12-2007, 11:32 AM

Tatum had dissolvable stitches inside and some weird kind of wire ones outside. It looked a little gruesome but I thought the concept behind it was great. They looked like regular stitches from afar but they were actually really, really thin wire. The idea is that when the dog tries to lick the incision, they don't like the feel of the wire poking their tongue so they don't lick. I could touch them - it wasn't like the wire would cut you - it was just not "desirable" to the dog to lick the incision with those stitches. I wish I would have thought to take close up pictures at the time because I've tried explaining them here before and it's kinda hard to.

Gingergirlsmom · 01-14-2007, 03:29 PM

Bernie was neutered when we got him, but if it's any consolation I know PEOPLE who've had the dissolvable stitches, and they've done fine. When is your baby's surgery???

Potter · 01-14-2007, 05:57 PM

I don't know yet. I have just finish calling vets and we have just decided changing our vet for good to another vet whether it be for routine check-up or whenever he needs a vet in the future. The new vet is much more reasonable and he is good and recommended by a friend who has been going there for the past 10 years. We might not neuter him after doing lots of research but I'd still like to find out everything that I need to for better knowledge and in case we might still do it in the near future.

sondra2004 · 01-14-2007, 08:43 PM

Both my boys was neutered at 7 months.They both had dissolvable stitches. make sure you take home a e-collar for possible licking problem.

01-12-2007, 10:14 AM	#1
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Stitches... What type of stitches does your vet use for neutering? My vet says he used 'dissolveable' stitches from the inside? __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-12-2007, 10:26 AM	#2
Elisandra Rocky's Slave 4 ever Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 1,607	my vet used reg stitches dont know why i thought they would put dissovable one's too but they didnt but he's healed perfectly __________________ Lets put a end to Puppy Mills Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club

01-12-2007, 11:32 AM	#4
TatumsMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: TX Posts: 2,799	Tatum had dissolvable stitches inside and some weird kind of wire ones outside. It looked a little gruesome but I thought the concept behind it was great. They looked like regular stitches from afar but they were actually really, really thin wire. The idea is that when the dog tries to lick the incision, they don't like the feel of the wire poking their tongue so they don't lick. I could touch them - it wasn't like the wire would cut you - it was just not "desirable" to the dog to lick the incision with those stitches. I wish I would have thought to take close up pictures at the time because I've tried explaining them here before and it's kinda hard to. __________________ ~ Angie

01-14-2007, 03:29 PM	#5
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Bernie was neutered when we got him, but if it's any consolation I know PEOPLE who've had the dissolvable stitches, and they've done fine. When is your baby's surgery??? __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

01-14-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I don't know yet. I have just finish calling vets and we have just decided changing our vet for good to another vet whether it be for routine check-up or whenever he needs a vet in the future. The new vet is much more reasonable and he is good and recommended by a friend who has been going there for the past 10 years. We might not neuter him after doing lots of research but I'd still like to find out everything that I need to for better knowledge and in case we might still do it in the near future. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-12-2007, 10:41 AM	#3
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	Rudy had regular stitches also. He really didn't seem to mind it when the vet took them out. Rudys Mom (Dawn)

01-14-2007, 08:43 PM	#7
sondra2004 Mommy's Love Bugs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia! Posts: 1,670	Both my boys was neutered at 7 months.They both had dissolvable stitches. make sure you take home a e-collar for possible licking problem. __________________ Yorkies are like potato chips; you can't have just one! The PiNK Club