Dressing Materials

KEY NOTES

Name	Description
Alleyvn	A water-proof, dry dressing ideal for absorbing pus or fluid from a wound (very good for injuries to the paws).
Fucidin intertulle	An antibiotic impregnated, petroleum based dressing applied to wounds that need to be kept moist.
Intra-site gel	A gel dressing particularly suitable for wounds healing by granulation such as cat bite abscesses.
Melonin	A semi-occlusive dressing. Medium absorption capacity.
Rondopad	A dry dressing suitable for minor wounds where a small quantity of pus or fluid is required to be absorbed.
Cotton wool	A cheap, natural fibre with good absorptive properties.
Velband	Rolls of natural padding material.
Soffban	Rolls of synthetic padding material available in a variety of sizes; easier to manipulate and conform to the shape of a limb than cotton wool.
Knit-firm bandage	Rolls of strong, conforming bandage available in a variety of sizes; ideal for holding primary and padding layers in place.
Open weave bandage	Rolls of bandage that are non-conforming but very strong; tend to fray. Very old-fashioned and not recommended.
Tubular bandage	Cotton or nylon dressings available in several sizes; ideal for limbs and tails.
Co-flex	Rolls of conforming, cohesive bandage that is strong and flexible; an ideal tertiary layer for most dressings; available in various sizes and colours.
Elastoplast	Rolls of conforming, adhesive material that is very difficult to remove from fur!
Micropore	Rolls of non-conforming tape suitable for holding light dressings in place such as a small pad following the removal of an intravenous cannula.
Zinc oxide	Rolls of tape mainly used as traction tape; adhesive, inelastic and only slightly conforming.
KEY Red = dressing layer - applied in direct contact with the surface of the skin Blue = padding or primary layer - for cushioning, support and protection Green = secondary layer - for protection and to hold the dressing in place Purple = tertiary layer - the outer layer providing both support and protection