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Animals were randomly assigned to TC or non-TC suture groups. When TC suture was assigned, all suture available as TC material was used rather than non-TC suture. Presence of an SSI was determined by an owner questionnaire or direct examination.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nRESULTS<\/jats:title>\nOverall, 50 of 862 (5.8%) animals developed SSIs. Incidence of SSI was 6% (24\/428) in the non-TC suture group and 6% (26\/434) in the TC suture group. No significant difference was found in the incidence of SSI between groups. No significant difference was detected in the incidence of incisional problems (eg, redness, dehiscence, and seroma formation) between animals in which TC suture was used and those in which non-TC suture was used. 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