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What should I do if my dog is licking his wound or chewing the stitches? "It is a misconception that dog's saliva is somehow antibacterial or will promote healing of a wound." if your dog chews or licks excessively, there is a danger of the stitches being pulled out or of infection being introduced into the wound.

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