This is a little off topic this was about a month ago i was visiting with my neighbor which has a golden retriever i was petting her and she rolled over i was rubbing her belly and i felt lumps looked at her they were stiches!!!! she was fixed almsot 2 years ago i was so mad at the neighbor i spotted it first time being around thid dog and her she was clueless...as too what happend about the stiches im not sure have not heard anything i will let you know if i do