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Once the bandage has been checked the tertiary layer is 2. Apply the primary layer of non‐adhesive dressing
then laid upon the skin and hair without tightness. over the wound, then cover everything with cling
The images in Figure 11.47 show the steps to applying gauze or cast padding. Roll off the roll backwards to
a simple paw bandage: maintain control of tightness and length of material
coming off the roll (Figure 11.47b).
1. Apply “stirrups” to either side of the leg. Place sticky 3. Rip the stirrups in half‐length wise up to the toes.
side down, well past the foot, putting the two pieces Take one half of the stirrup and twist it so the sticky
together once past the toes. One piece should be side adheres to the fur or secondary layer. Repeat
longer that the other, so a sticky end is available for the other stirrup (Figure 11.47c).
(Figure 11.47a).

(a)

(b) (c)

(d) (e)

FIGURE 11.47 The steps involved in applying a simple paw bandage.