Pet Forum / Miscellaneous / Animal Health / January 2005

Laddy, adult sheltie was neutered in early Oct. '04. When he didn't stop
paying inordinate attention to his scrotum by December, I went looking
for a cause. I found two pieces of what felt like monofilament fishing
line protruding from his scrotum. The pieces were about 1/16 or 1/8 inch
long, and about 1/8 inch apart. Both broke off easily, and I expected no
more problems.

Because Laddy enjoys being held, I pick him up a few times each day.
Whenever I put him back on the floor, he acts as if something is hurting
him, but he isn't sure of exactly where the pain is coming from. He
consistently examines his hips for a second, but focuses on his scrotum.

Is it possible the sutures from his neutering did not dissolve? Is there
a way to determine if the sutures are still there, and might be pulling
the dog's tissue?

Thank you.
"Only two things are infinite, the Universe and human stupidity, and I'm
not sure about the former."
                 Albert Einstein