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Your pet has
sustained an injury, which requires the application of a
bandage/splint. The bandage/splint is used to protect the
wound and/or stabilize the limb. Because we cannot see what is
happening to the tissues under the bandage, it is important that you
observe the bandage several times daily to look for evidence of
complications related to the bandage as follows:
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Be
certain to keep the bandage clean and dry at all times. If you
have to take your pet outside, be sure that the ground is dry
(remember sprinklers leave the grass wet). If the ground is
wet, you can place a sturdy plastic bad over the bottom of the
bandage for the duration of the walk and then be sure to
remove it. If left on for too long, the bandage cannot
breathe and the toes may get too wet.
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If
the toes are visible at the bottom of the bandage, check them
twice daily for signs of swelling. If they appear swollen, call
us immediately as the bandage must be reapplied
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Check the bandage daily for any signs of foul odors. Foul odors
may mean that there is infection or dying tissue under the
bandage. If the odor is present, call us immediately.
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Check the skin around the edges of the bandage for signs of
chafing, redness or rash. If any of these symptoms are present,
please bring your pet in for evaluation.
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Generally, we will dispense an Elizabethan collar to prevent
your pet from biting at the bandage. Please be sure to keep
this on your pet at all times! If the bandage should get
damaged or torn open, bring you pet back immediately for
reapplication of the bandage.
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When your pet has a bandage applied he/she should be kept
indoors for most of the day and taken out only on short leash
walks. Pets should not be allowed to play with other animals
while they have a bandage on.
Please be aware that should a
bandage/splint need to be modified or re-applied there will be
charges associated with the work.
If you have any questions pertaining
to your pet’s bandage or any other aspect of their health care,
please feel free to call us!
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