Ask your vet to but a cone on your dog. Also putting her in a piece of clothing would prevent her from getting at her stitches. If she is just licking them it really is not a problem. It's perfectly normal for a dog to lick it's wounds. As long as she is not trying to pull the stitches out I would not be concerned.
It is not advised to give a dog stitches on your own unless you have all of the medical training and equipment to do so safely.
yes i am a vet. you'll need to get a cone for her head watch care fully if she licks the will come open
there might be something wrong with your other dog. Dogs can sense things we cannot.
They have to be at least 8 weeks old to be spayed or neutered. It doesn't have to be done so early, but it should be done sooner rather than later, as studies have shown that cats that are spayed/neutered later are at greater risk for certain serious conditions and diseases, such as Breast cancer. Also keep in mind that female cats can get pregnant as young as 4 months old, so if there is any chance of her meeting an un-neutered male, she should be spayed early.
Have them spayed. (fixed) The next time they are not in heat, get them spayed.Cats normally meowing all the time when they are in heat.
Since spayed females generally only have their uterus removed and not other estrogen secreting organs such as the ovaries, the female hormones are still present and can cause the animal to go into heat. However, it is still impossible for the animal to conceive if it has been spayed.
yes it does Another person here. Now, it could mean that, but not necessarily. Dogs, even spayed/neutered occasionally will hump other dogs over dominance. I have three spayed females, and they do it. It's not sexual interactions to them, just asserting their dominance. However, if she is doing it more to male dog, and she is bleeding, then she is most likely in heat. The best thing to do is watch her, keep her on a leash if she is bleeding, and put some sort of dog, or baby diapers on her. Be with her during all this time if you do not want puppies. You can also get your dog spayed. If she continues, and is not bleeding, then she is asserting her dominance. However, if it is with strange dogs, I advise to keep her away from them.
At the beginning and end of your stitching, run underneath nearby stitches, on the underside, of course.
have her spayed.
Sometimes when the vet has spayed the dog they can often end the stitching (a knot) leaving a piece of the stitch too long that can dig into the dog's belly. Either you can cut off the extra or take the dog back to the vet (there should be no additional cost for this) and have them check the stitches out. Stitches don't stick to the skin, but are sewn in. The vet would have told you when to bring the dog back to have the stitches removed. If the wound looks good and the dog is irritated by the stitches (each dog, just like a human can heal quickly or slowly) perhaps it's time for the dog to have the stitches out. See your vet right away!
Cats keep themselves clean by licking their fur.
You have to keep stitches dry for at least two days after getting them. You should check with your doctor to see if they should be kept dry for a longer period of time.
As long as your doctor says so. In order to to avoid infection, it is advisable to keep them covered until the doctor removes them. Keep your stitches clean, and protect the wound as much as you can until healed.
it cleans itself by licking it
To keep your dogs weight down after she has been spayed watch her food portions. Cut back on treats and make sure she gets plenty of exercise.
You should go to your doctor or the E.R. If your stitches are falling out then they either weren't done properly, or the skin around the stitches is weakened and not holding.
As long as they are spayed and neutered.
It is because the stitches are internally stitched and it is spherical.
Standard. Avoid licking it and moving around, keep it clean and it'll heal up. Standard. Avoid licking it and moving around, keep it clean and it'll heal up.