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04-22-2010, 09:17 PM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA
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| neuter incision question So Joey and Tank were neutered on sunday, and I am a touch concerned for Tank. His incision doesn't look red, swollen, or infected, but it does look like it could break open. It looks like they maybe didn't put a couple stitches where they should have, because you can see the side of the skin that was cut in a couple spots, if that makes sense. What should we do? Is gorilla gluing it an option? I would rather not take him for more stitches, and we can't be home with them all day every day (though after tomorrow, I have saturday and sunday off of work, so they will be with me) to watch them. It basically looks like it was cut, then not lined up exactly when stitched. I am worried that it will not heal correctly or that it will break open - any suggestions/advice?
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04-22-2010, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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| could he possibly have internal stitches? I know that Hot Rod had dissovlable stitches and one was poking out for a long time and all of a sudden it was gone.
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04-22-2010, 09:29 PM | #3 |
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| I wouldn't use Gorilla glue on his incision. Has he been licking? That could be what is causing it to separate. You are now 5 days postop so the vet is not going to put more stitches into his incision. Do you have either a onsie or a ecollar that you could put on him so that he cannot lick? If I were you I would give your vet a call in the morning to be sure he does not need to be seen.
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04-22-2010, 09:33 PM | #4 |
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| ok, thanks! I think I have some baby pants or something I could stick him in...maybe a pair of panties or something, hehe I will not gorilla glue...They are dissolvable stitches, yes.
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04-22-2010, 09:33 PM | #5 |
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| There are always internal stitches after any surgery. Some will either use a skin bond like Dermbond or external stitches will need to be removed. Each layer of the skin is closed with a different type of stitch for homeostasis as well as closure. I think a lot of people seem to be under the misconception that the skin is only glued.
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04-25-2010, 06:11 AM | #6 |
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| MIckey had his done just a month ago. There were internal stitches that we could not see and then metal type on the outside. He had to go back after 10 days to have those removed. I thought it was strange having the metal ones because Max did not. But Max had all kinds of issues and even had to go on anti-biotics because he opened the site up. Mickey's was perfectly healed. After the metal was removed there was just a tiny line. Also we ordered a Soft E Cone collar from Mom to Hot Rod. We loved that collar! I would take the pup in for a check just to be sure. Especially if it starts weeping or looks raw in any way.
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04-25-2010, 06:16 AM | #7 |
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| Gorilla Glue Warning I see that you are not going to use Gorilla glue after all....but wanted to post this for everyone to see. I personally would not even keep that stuff in my home! It is extremely hazardous to pets! If ingested, it expands and has to be removed surgically. Gorilla Glue Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
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