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a question about my spayed female dog2007-11-25 2:57:58

Hi i just adopted a female rat terrier from a animal shelter that just got spayed the day before i picked her up they didnt give me any advise of how to take care of her with the stitches,,, Can someone tell me if they are suppose to be careful on what they do like jumping or playing cause i already have a min pin and I dont want him to hurt her,,,, Please give me any advise on how i should care for her Thank you

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Don't let her run and play the first couple of days and then she should still take it easy until the stitches come out in ten days. I always take my dogs stitches out myself but some people prefer to have the vet do it. I just use fingernail clippers to get the stitches out but be very careful not to leave some of the thread under her skin.

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When I had my dog spayed, they said no rough playing and no licking/chewing the stiches until they take the stiches out. About 10 days later. I wouldn't let her jump and play too much, because she could rip a stich.

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Keep her calm, don't let her or the other dog you have lick the incision, keep it clean, don't let her scratch it either. Remove sutures 10 to 14 days after surgery. Good luck on keeping her calm!

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