In order for the cat bandage after spaying to perform its functions well, it is very important to use quality material. The following criteria should be taken into account when choosing:
Bandage for a cat: rules of use, photos, veterinary advice
Despite the large number of opponents of cat sterilization, this procedure is very important, because it not only greatly simplifies the process of keeping them, but also leads to a decrease in the number of stray animals. According to statistics, the operation does not cause any special problems and is easy, which cannot be said about the rehabilitation period. A special cat bandage is installed for the time of recovery. Let's understand in more detail what is a poppet, how to tie it correctly, and why it is needed.
General information and purpose
Before we talk about how to tie a cat bandage, let's understand what it is and what functions it performs. In simple terms, a bandage is a special "cover" that is put on the belly of the cat and tightened tightly.
- It prevents infection and pathogens from entering the open wound;
- prevents the cat from tearing the suture and licking the abdominal area trying to speed up the healing process, which in practice leads to exactly the opposite result;
- After a cat has been spayed, the bandage helps to increase muscle tone and prevents the abdomen from sagging.
Thus, the application of the bandage plays a very important role, as it avoids the development of many negative consequences.
Why do I need a bandage?
The bandage is a textile product that is attached to the animal's body in a special way. This device is often a necessary attribute of a pet's surgical procedure.
The most frequent use of the poppet is for planned sterilizations, removal of neoplasms of the mammary gland, as well as for unplanned surgical interventions such as pyometra. Often a cat with a mammary tumor that has been opened needs to wear the textile device permanently.
- Protects the post-operative suture from dirt, moisture;
- prevents the development of bacteria, viruses, fungi on the wound surface, protects against inflammation and suppuration of the sutures;
- protects the postoperative field from licking by the animal. A cat's rough tongue can cause significant damage to the suture, up to and including its divergence. Some particularly persistent individuals even manage to chew out the suture material.
A veterinarian will recommend how to tie the cat's blanket after sterilization and determine the period for which the device should be worn.
Most often after surgery the post-operative blanket is put on the animal immediately. The owner of an animal that has had surgery should be aware that it is not always necessary for the animal to wear a blanket after surgery.
Some methods of suturing, such as intradermal sutures, do not require protection of the surgical site at all. This kind of suture is often used when spaying a cat. As a rule, the need to wear a blanket should be indicated by the veterinarian who performed the surgery.
Due to the fact that it is necessary to treat and monitor the condition of the sutures, the owner will need to take off and put on the popopy, so it will be useful to know how to tie the cat's popopy after surgery.
How to choose a device
Veterinary drugstores and pet stores carry a wide variety of post-operative bandages. First and foremost
First of all, bandages have different sizes. This parameter is one of the determinants when choosing a product. In order not to make a mistake with the size, before going to the pet store, you should take measurements of the pet.
To choose the right bandage, you will need to know the distance from the neck to the beginning of the tail, as well as the chest circumference. Properly selected harness will not constrain the pet's movements or, on the contrary, will not be clumpy, which often happens when there is a size discrepancy.
The perfect fit of a size-appropriate bandage ensures reliable protection of the stitches from soiling and licking.
Postoperative bandages are most often made with textile ties (ribbons), as well as with Velcro. The latter option is easy to use, does not require skill in tying and will suit an inexperienced owner who has no idea how to tie the cat's leash.
However, the Velcro bandage is not suitable for all pets. If your pet has a luxuriously long coat, this option is more likely to make it difficult to put on. It is also not suitable for a restless and active pet.
When choosing a blanket the color of the product is important. When buying a textile device, preference should be given to light colors. On this type of blanket wet or blood stains can be noticed in time, and measures can be taken in time.
Choosing a blanket in a pet store, you should pay attention to the quality of the material and textile seams. The stitches on the product should be neat, without any threads sticking out to avoid them getting into the postoperative wound. Ties should be wide and firmly sewn to the main fabric.
When buying a postoperative bandage, you should pay attention that the product was well packaged. Transparent bags are the most convenient in this regard. In order to comply with antiseptic regulations, you should not purchase a cat blanket from an open package.
