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Old 01-04-2006, 09:05 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by whispersmom2
Old nurse that I am, I clamp the cord and shred it with scissors..All sterilized. I find I have NO bleeding if I do it that way. When I have had to use suture material, I too, use unwaxed fine dental floss and the finest quilting needle if a small suture is needed for some reason...I am comfortable with this as is my vet. I do not recommend it is you are not experienced in these things. I am not suggesting you do it, either.
Rini,

Can you elborate on the clamping? With what? ..how long do you keep it clamped? Do you tie it off with something? Any other details but not about the stitching..lolol
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