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**Leila'sMommy** · 01-04-2013, 08:59 AM

Here's Leila resting in her bed in the Pack 'N Play, wearing her collar. All her toys have been removed so she won't be tempted to get rowdy. Since she has sutures in her mouth, do you think it's ok for her to have something to chew on or should I wait? If wait, how long?

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**Furbabies mom** · 01-04-2013, 09:04 AM

I'd wait to give a chew stick. It would probably will cause the sutures to come out. I've had fluffs get their baby teeth pulled, but none of mine ever had stitches in their mouth. Will they dissolve or do they have to be removed?

**Kathleen** · 01-04-2013, 09:05 AM

What a cutie pie! How is she feeling?
When Daisy had baby teeth removed, we were told nothing to chew on and no dry kibble food or treats for two weeks until she heals.

**Leila'sMommy** · 01-04-2013, 09:11 AM

Thanks, y'all! That's what I figured. I don't remember them saying anything about it yesterday. She just looks so bored and I was trying to think of something to keep her quietly entertained. The sutures will dissolve on their own.

**maltese manica** · 01-04-2013, 09:27 AM

Did the vets tell you when she could play or have any treats . She is so flippin cute love her <3

**Leila'sMommy** · 01-04-2013, 09:45 AM

They just called to check on her and I asked these questions. They said try to keep her calm especially the first few days, if I need to give her something to chew on to keep her entertained it should be ok, and if she didn't yelp or anything when she jumped on the couch, she probably didn't hurt anything but try to keep her from doing it again. Thanks! I think she's cute too! : )

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**Grace'sMom** · 01-04-2013, 10:42 AM

Since Leila has sutures... I'd say no chewies or hard kibble until they come out. But call your vet to double check. It may just be a few days.

Give her wet food or softened kibble. Poor baby.

**TLR** · 01-04-2013, 11:31 AM

Awwww, she looks like she is being a good patient.

**Fluffdoll** · 01-04-2013, 12:28 PM

Poor baby

hope she heals soon, she's sooo cute!!

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**Leila'sMommy** · 01-04-2013, 01:46 PM

Thank you! She is being a very good girl. We both just woke up from a nap and she's still lying in her bed, not making a sound. She even just took her pain med with no problem.

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01-04-2013, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,036	My little patient Here's Leila resting in her bed in the Pack 'N Play, wearing her collar. All her toys have been removed so she won't be tempted to get rowdy. Since she has sutures in her mouth, do you think it's ok for her to have something to chew on or should I wait? If wait, how long? Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-04-2013, 09:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,580	I'd wait to give a chew stick. It would probably will cause the sutures to come out. I've had fluffs get their baby teeth pulled, but none of mine ever had stitches in their mouth. Will they dissolve or do they have to be removed? __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

01-04-2013, 09:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kathleen Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Daisy, Max and Buddy; Grendel, Molly and Bunny in heaven Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 768	What a cutie pie! How is she feeling? When Daisy had baby teeth removed, we were told nothing to chew on and no dry kibble food or treats for two weeks until she heals. __________________ Daisy and Max

01-04-2013, 09:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,036	Thanks, y'all! That's what I figured. I don't remember them saying anything about it yesterday. She just looks so bored and I was trying to think of something to keep her quietly entertained. The sutures will dissolve on their own. __________________

01-04-2013, 09:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,036	They just called to check on her and I asked these questions. They said try to keep her calm especially the first few days, if I need to give her something to chew on to keep her entertained it should be ok, and if she didn't yelp or anything when she jumped on the couch, she probably didn't hurt anything but try to keep her from doing it again. Thanks! I think she's cute too! : ) Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-04-2013, 09:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
maltese manica Maltese Guru Name: Janene Dog's Name: Babinka, Tiny Tina and Peppino Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, Ontario Posts: 1,981	Did the vets tell you when she could play or have any treats . She is so flippin cute love her <3

01-04-2013, 10:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	Since Leila has sutures... I'd say no chewies or hard kibble until they come out. But call your vet to double check. It may just be a few days. Give her wet food or softened kibble. Poor baby. __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

01-04-2013, 11:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
TLR Maltese Guru Name: Tracey Dog's Name: Ben Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,749	Awwww, she looks like she is being a good patient. __________________

01-04-2013, 12:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fluffdoll Maltese Guru Name: Marisol Dog's Name: Kelly (Maltese) Dolce (Toy Poodle) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Panama, Central America. Posts: 474	Poor baby hope she heals soon, she's sooo cute!! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-04-2013, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,036	Thank you! She is being a very good girl. We both just woke up from a nap and she's still lying in her bed, not making a sound. She even just took her pain med with no problem. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

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