I can’t help you in what you are asking...but I have found years ago that most cuts don’t need stitching...apply cut heal twice a day and one 500 mg amoxicillin pill a day...the amoxicillin for 7 to 10 days and cut heal until the dog is about healed up...this is painless to the dog...the pill does not need to be forced down the throat just put it in a price of chicken or hamburger...and your dog will see you as his best friend...