stitches opened after lump removal
stitches opened after lump removal General Dog Discussions
My staffie had two lumps removed. I had a follow up four days later, the stitches weren't healing properly and I was given a granulated gel to put on them, at seven days we had another check, they said it was improved and they no longer needed to see him. His activity was reduced severely and he was unable to lick the area due to it's position and being continually monitored. Twenty minutes at home in my living room and all the stitches had burst open, I believe he had internal and external stitches. I rushed back to the vets and he had to have the stitches redone under sedation. I was charged for this and wondered if this was common or if the stitches had not been done correctly in the first place? Thanks for reading x.