thee undertaker 78 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 r8 chaps do any of you know were i can buy skin stitching kits from ?? usually use staples but been told stitching heeals faster thanks in advance any links would be usefull Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,493 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 r8 chaps do any of you know were i can buy skin stitching kits from ?? usually use staples but been told stitching heeals faster thanks in advance any links would be usefull Both heal so same IMO I've took both stitches and staples out after 5 days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ggw 5 Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Personally found staples alot easier to use and faster to heal. Spoke to a friend who works in hospital and he is of opinion if he can staple always would as heal bettwr and quicker 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thee undertaker 78 Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 ok no probs chaps cheers for advise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jakaron 3 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 i bought mine off ebay.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Get mine off my vet. Sterile suture packs. Its easy to do, but takes a bit more skill than a stapler. I like them as you can carry them in a pocket and not even feel its there. Has saved a few of my dogs lives, and for that I feel they are worth having. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,173 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 It's also a lot quicker and easier to put staples in than stitches: with stitches you have two 'ouch' moments for each stitch. With staples it is just one 'ouch' per staple. Also important to put them in properly by pinching the two sides of the wound together so they are raised above the underlying tissue. I'd never use stitches again as staples are so much better. Generally take them out in 7-10 days. 5 days may be OK for very minor wounds, but IMO better to leave in for a good week to avoid the wound breaking down again, though of course it does depend on the cause of the wound and where it is on the body. If it is in a very mobile area, where the skin moves a lot, then leave up to 10 days. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I much prefer to stitch than staple as you can feel the wound coming together where as with a staple once pressed that's it you can't alter the tension and you don't have any flexibility ............... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Leemooch 160 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I've only ever stitched. when you buy a stapler does it come with the removal tool or is that bought separately ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chid 6,493 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 I've only ever stitched. when you buy a stapler does it come with the removal tool or is that bought separately ? comes with them normally Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alfieboy87 0 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Stitching will give a better finish but requires more skill and a still animal! Stapling is quicker and therefore a bit more accurate but bit more fiddly to take out. A good stitch and a good staple fix will heal at the same time, perhaps harder with stitching to make sure skin edges are 100% together (requires a bit more skill)..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Leemooch 160 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 the reason stitching is better how many times is a wound straight and clear enough to staple and what about punctures that need a stitch often a staple is just to big and cumbersome for fiddly stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blacklab 0 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hi guys anybody know where I can get a stitch kit from? Only ones on flea bay are from USA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfie 106 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Bought some on ebay 10 for about 2 quid other year.Or better still get to know some one at hospital Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blacklab 0 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Cheers Woolfie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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