Dissolvable spay sutures?

Question

Hi All,

First of all, I have a vet appointment today to get it look at, so I am looking for other information, similar situations, and if i should have to pay for any of the med. bills. My puppy was spayed about a month ago and her internal sutures still have not absorbed, even though they said they were absorbable. We adopted her sister out about a week after sugery and the new family told us she got a really bad infection from the internal stitches not dissolving and had to have them manually removed. I looked at Sadie's scar last night and realized I could see and feel her stitches also. Everything looks healed, but the stitches are clearly still there and she has started to get a red bump over one of the knots. Anyone else had this happen? If the vet has to do a procedure, the same vet who put in the stitches, should I still be required to pay? Anything else is appreciated!!

I can FEEL the scar tissue but I can physically SEE and manipulate the stitches.

So it may take months for the sutures to dissolve? I read it normally only take a week, two at max....

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Answer 1

I have never heard of this before...but I certainly wouldnt be paying the vet again, for a possible mistake on their part. All of my dogs had the sutures that were the dissolving sutures too, but they did just that, dissolved. Good luck with that! Go Blue here too!

Answer 2

I believe it can take up to a few months for absorbable sutures to not be apparent anymore. Sutures will weaken over time and eventually dissolve. Reactions to a foreign material in the body are not unusual and are generally not a major concern. These reactions are not related to the surgical technique or sterility of the surgery. Therefore not a fault of the veterinarian. This is just a possible complication of surgery that happens infrequently. Although most vets may waive the fee of the appointment, medical or surgical treatment of the reaction (if needed) is not legally the responsibility of the veterinarian.
It doesn't sound like there is any major concern with your dog's incision site and will probably heal completely over the next few months..

Answer 3

It isn't common for the absorbable sutures to cause a problem, but some dogs have individual reactions to the material itself. Yes, you can feel the suture under the skin for a couple of months sometimes, but it shouldn't cause red bumps and/or discharge. I'd have the vet look at it. If he typically uses this suture without incident, it may just be an individual sensitivity. My vet may charge a slight fee for anesthesia and removing the sutures, but not necessarily for free. Depends on the circumstances. Maybe she licked it too much or it got infected...I'd have him take a look at it anyway just to be sure.

Answer 4

cristelle R is absolutely right. Most dogs get suture area infections from licking or coming in contact with nasty stuff such as stagnant pond water, roadkill, etc. I think you will be given a topical antibiotic (possibly at no charge) and sent home. If they charge you for the antibiotic it should be @ 10 dollars and they should not charge you an exam fee. Every practice is different, I work for a "good 'ol boy" who wouldn't charge you for any of it, however city Doc's with predominantly wealthy clientele usually charge you for every little thing. Probably no procedure will be needed, but you may need to supervise your girl more closely and if she's licking her sutures, get her a lampshade (e collar) to prevent it. Good Luck!

Answer 5

some of the sutures are being what is called by the body as "spitting" the knot could be a keloid forming which is scartissue.Thevet may prescribe some antibiotic ointment but i highly doubt they will redo the sutures as it sounds like it has healed for the most part.Absorbable sutures can take several months to absorb

Answer 6

that seems undesirable,and painful. i desire the vet did no longer value you for the 2d surgery. i won't be able to inform you why her eyes are watering or why she is shaking,yet i might call the vet asap.interior the period in-between,attempt to get her to drink some heat hen or beef broth and keep her heat. She is perhaps feeling awful from the two the an infection and the anesthesia.She is additionally having a reaction to the antibiotics,and a super type of cats gets very under pressure from an e-collar.perhaps the vet can bandage the cat's abdomen so which you will take the collar off once you ought to maintain a watch on her. destructive kitty,i desire she feels extra perfect quickly. additionally,i think of they ought to have shaved extra fur off besides.My vet continually shaves the finished abdomen whilst she does a spay,even on a short-haired cat. Edit: i won't have self assurance that the charged you for the 2d surgery. I desire everyone might have my vet. she would be able to no longer value for a keep on with up or if an animal has issues,and he or she makes beautiful incisions and neat rows of sutures.She is the main suitable vet ever. yet, yeah,that is a super sign if Olive is eating and eating. She probably merely feels awful from the anesthesia and the an infection mixed.

Answer 7

When my dog was spayed one of the internal sutures ended up poking through about 2 months later. She was at the vet for another reason and I told him about it and they just snipped it out. It was no problem at all.

Answer 8

Many dogs are "allergic" to self absorbing sutures. Often the are swells but there is nothing else to worry about.
I think the material is called "cat suture".
Best of luck!!

Answer 9

Are you feeling stitches or scar tissue? Wait and see what the vet says .

Answer 10

I don't believe you should, the vet can take the stitches out and give an antibiotic for infection, your vet should take responsibility.