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Small animal sutures are veterinary surgical sutures designed for companion animal procedures including canine surgery, feline wound closure, soft tissue approximation, orthopaedic repair and general veterinary surgery. Veterinary procedures commonly require absorbable and non-absorbable sutures selected according to tissue type, wound tension and healing requirements.
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Companion Animal Procedures
Small animal sutures are commonly used across canine, feline and companion animal surgical wound closure procedures.
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Soft Tissue and Skin Closure
Veterinary sutures are widely selected for soft tissue approximation, skin closure and internal layered wound repair.
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Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Options
Small animal procedures may involve absorbable internal closure or non-absorbable external wound support depending on healing requirements.
Small Animal Suture Healing Profiles
Veterinary procedures often require different wound support durations depending on tissue type, species and surgical application.
Vicryl / Polyglactin 910
Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25
Ethilon / Nylon
| Suture Material | Structure | Absorbability | Common Small Animal Use |
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| Vicryl / Polyglactin 910 | Braided | Absorbable | Soft tissue approximation and internal closure |
| Monocryl / Poliglecaprone 25 | Monofilament | Absorbable | Subcuticular and soft tissue closure |
| Ethilon / Nylon | Monofilament | Non-Absorbable | External skin closure and wound repair |
| PDS II / Polydioxanone | Monofilament | Absorbable | Extended support tissue approximation |
Veterinary Soft Tissue Closure
Small animal sutures are commonly selected for veterinary soft tissue approximation and layered closure procedures.
External Skin Approximation
Non-absorbable sutures are frequently used for external wound closure and skin approximation in companion animals.
Controlled Healing Support
Absorbable sutures provide temporary wound support during healing without requiring long-term retention.
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Browse professional small animal surgical sutures by material, absorbability, needle configuration and veterinary application.
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Ethicon PROLENE® Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture – USP 2-0 – 75 cm (30 in) – CT-2 Taper Point Needle – 8411H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 4.5 cm × 10.1 cm Keyhole Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMSK3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Synthetic Surgical Mesh USP 0 15 cm × 15 cm Square Wound Closure PMM1 (Box of 1) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6 cm × 11 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMS3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 12 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMP3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 7.5 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMR3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 15 cm Square Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMM3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 15 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMN3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6.1 cm × 13.7 cm Keyhole Hernia Mesh & Fixation PMLK1 (Box of 1) -
Ethicon PROLENE Knitted Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Mesh 30 cm × 30 cm Square Hernia Mesh & Fixation PML3 (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 35.6 cm × 30 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMXXL (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 2.54 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMXS (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 5 cm × 10 cm Rectangle Macroporous Polypropylene SPMS (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Flat Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 25 cm × 25 cm Square Macroporous Polypropylene SPMLI (Box of 3) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 3 in × 6 in Macroporous Polypropylene SPMII (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Soft Polypropylene Mesh Non-Absorbable Surgical Hernia Repair Mesh 6 in × 6 in Macroporous Polypropylene SPMH (Box of 6) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 2-0 120 cm MH-1 PLUS VISIBLACK Taperpoint Needle (31 mm) X1296H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Microsurgical Suture USP 8-0 45 cm BV130-5 Taperpoint Needle X916G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 3-0 120 cm JMH-1 Taperpoint Flat Needle X1295H (Box of 36) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 2-0 90 cm KP-3 Conventional Cutting Needle (90 mm) W987 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm CTD ETHIGUARD Blunt Point Needle (40 mm) W8998G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 0 100 cm V-38 Tapercut Needle (31 mm) W982G (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Veterinary Surgical Suture USP 3-0 90 cm V-7 Tapercut Needle (26 mm) W8976 (Box of 12) -
Ethicon PROLENE Polypropylene Blue Non-Absorbable Surgical Suture USP 1 100 cm CTB Needle W8998 (Box of 12)
