What size of wound requires sutures?

Question

I was thinking about this the other day. Some wounds, which seem really small, still get stitched while other huge ones don't. In general, what size of a cut would require sutures?

Answer 1

it isn't size that counts, it's depth. The deeper the wound, the more likely it is to need sutures.

Answer 2

It was a abscessed anal gland, know it's a ruptured anal glad. He'll most likely have to stay a while, get a bit of sedation, flush out the infection god home on ointment and antibiotics. Depends on how bad could be a simple wipe down and meds sent home. But in most all cases it's a sedation. Best of luck next time they scout that means the anal glands are full and need to be expressed your vet will go over this with you. Expense depends on your area here in my area and the vets I worked for was about 100 bucks for a dog his size, sometimes a bit less. Ask your vet BEFORE anything is done for a estimate and go from there most all will hold a check for a couple wks on part of it, at least try to have the office call covered. In the mean time over night if he'll let you keep the area clean you can use baby wipes, but this is usally very pain full and they won't let you. Also like Vet Tech said just in case no food or water after midnigt not even treats in the morn.

Answer 3

Its the depth that you need to worry about for the sutures, but still take great caution with any size wound. they can get infected so fast, keep it clean and dry.

Answer 4

It's not the size you can see from the outside, but the depth. If it won't quit bleeding it probably needs sutures.
peace

Answer 5

it's not necessarily the size of the wound, but the layers of tissue damaged.