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What happens if my dog licks his stitches?

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I f your dog chews or licks excessively, there is a danger of the stitches being pulled out or of infection being introduced into the wound. If your dog persists in licking its incision, you may have to purchase an Elizabethan collar to prevent this behavior. read more

Stitches can pull at sensitive skin and can cause itching as wounds heal. Your dog might try to scratch, lick or bite her stitches to stop these sensations -- but doing any of these things may result in damage to her wound. read more

In the first few days after surgery, your dog instinctively may try to clean the operation site by licking. The incision may become itchy as the wound heals and the fur begins to grow back in. Your dog may respond to this itchiness by licking or chewing. read more

If your dog has licked his incision, a skin infection is likely. Call your veterinarian and ask about antibiotics. Your dog will probably need to take Amoxicillin. Do not give human medications to dogs, even if you happen to have an old bottle of Amoxicillin lying around. Dogs should take only the medication and dosage prescribed by a veterinarian. Your dog may also be licking because his incision is painful. read more

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