How Can I Tell if My Horse Needs Stitches?
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Q: If my horse gets a cut, how can I tell if it’s severe enough to require a veterinarian’s attention and stitches? Also if a laceration does need stitches, how soon after the injury happens does a vet need to see (and suture) it? —Randy, Washington
A: There are a few good ways to decide whether a horse’s wound needs veterinary attention:
1. As in real estate, think location, location, location! If there is a wound over a joint, tendon, or eye, it very well may need to be seen even if it doesn’t look “bad TheHorse.com is home to thousands of free articles about horse health care. In order to access some of our exclusive free content, you must be signed into TheHorse.com. Already have an account?Create a free account with TheHorse.com to view this content.
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