Bandage care

Keep the bandage clean and dry

It’s very important that the bandage stays clean and dry.

Please make sure your pet can’t lick, chew or damage the bandage. Use a buster collar to prevent this whenever you can’t supervise your pet.

Cats: please keep them indoors.

Dogs: cover the bandage with a waterproof cover when outside. Your dog should only go on short lead walks and outside to the toilet. Take the cover off when you’re back inside, because it stops air getting into the bandage.

When to contact the practice

• the bandage comes off
• the bandage looks like it has slipped or bunched up
• the bandage gets wet
• you notice discharge or bleeding soaking through the bandage
• you notice swelling of the leg or tail above or below the bandage
• any sores appear around the edges of the bandage
• there’s an unpleasant smell coming from the bandage

These can all be signs of a problem, and the bandage should be checked at an appointment.