Types, selection and use of blankets for cats and cats

Cats and cats need to properly select not only toys and other similar accessories, but also blankets. These things are required by the pet for the postoperative period, especially when it comes to abdominal operations associated with the abdominal cavity. Today we will find out which varieties of blankets exist, and how they should be properly selected for cats and cats.

Cloth is a very useful thing that animals need after various operations. Such medical bandages easily close the wound left on the body of a cat or a cat. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the fact that after performing an operation, the painful sensations can irritate the animal, and it will begin to give the affected area during the procedure unnecessary attention: gnawing, biting or scratching. From these adverse effects also saves the blanket - she will close the cat access to the remaining seam.

The blanket easily connects with each other the remaining edges of the wound on the body of the pet. Due to this, healing is faster at the first tension. The regeneration process will speed up noticeably, and the cat will suffer less from an unpleasant postoperative period. The reserves of the body of the animal will be spent slightly. Properly made and fixed blanket does not allow the muscle walls of the abdominal cavity to stretch too much or weaken. Due to this, further sagging of the cat's abdomen is prevented.

The main advantages of ready-made blankets for cats are the following important points:

• such products are environmentally friendly and do not have a negative impact on the health and general condition of the operated animal;
• differ in quite good strength qualities - it is very difficult to break them;
• similar products pass air well, and it is just necessary the healing seam;
• have simple and comfortable velcro or zippers.

Do not think that the blanket is the only type of medical bandage. In fact, there are several varieties of it. Different types of blankets are distinguished by their features and design. Let's get to know them better.

Cats, which are representatives of hairless breeds, often freeze when the cold seasons are outside. This not only delivers significant discomfort to pets, but can also lead to the development of colds. In such circumstances, a special warm blanket will be the perfect solution. Most often the caring owners of Sphynx and Cornish Rex come to such things. Similar types of blankets look like simple sleeveless jackets.

The best and most comfortable are warm blankets, made from soft fabric with big pile. Such things effectively protect hairless or short-haired fur seals from low temperatures and cold gusts of wind. Even while walking, the pet will be warm and comfortable in a cozy blanket.

Separately worth highlighting knitted woolen blankets that fit the body well. These specimens are particularly warm and have an excellent warming effect. In them, cats and cats are very comfortable.

Among cats and cats there are so many individuals that suffer from allergic molting. In this case, the owners constantly have to vacuum the furniture in the house, but this is only a temporary measure - soon all the surfaces again become covered with hairs that have fallen from the pet's body.

In such situations, many people look at hairless cats, mistakenly believing that the lack of wool makes them completely trouble-free. Such individuals have another common ailment - profuse sweating. Because of this, on the upholstered furniture there can be stains that can be very difficult to remove completely.

In the above situations, home blankets can be a real rescue. These products easily and simply absorb secretions from the body of bald cats. Losses of wool with such blankets are also noticeably limited. That is why homemade products today are so popular and in demand. However, most homemade blanket models still belong to the category of interesting items of animal wardrobe.

Walking with the animal on the street in the conditions of cloudy weather, it is worth podpasti little rain for the pet. Such models, as a rule, have a hood and fasten under the neck and belly of a cat. Raincoats are sewn from special water-repellent fabrics, such as nylon or vinyl chloride. Polyamide fiber saturated colors in its properties and characteristics in no way inferior to a transparent film. If a shower suddenly starts, the animal in such a cape will only wet its paws.

Initially, after various operations, cats were put on a special Elizabethan collar. He was a large cone, which was fixed on the neck of the animal and did not allow him to reach the wound. Of course, such things are very disturbed pets and caused unnecessary stress. In addition, pets in such collars could not properly wash their faces, and eating them was problematic - the edges constantly beat on the bowl, the food did not always get into the animal's mouth. It was also problematic to move around the house in such a collar, it was threatened with trauma: the cat could catch on furniture, doors or jambs.

There is nothing surprising in the fact that the blanket has become a wonderful replacement for this outdated device. In such a thing with a zipper or Velcro, a pet can move freely around the house, eat normally, and even play. Although protective robes may slightly hamper the movement of cats and cats, they still will not prevent pets from leading a normal life. Due to this, the recovery process is much easier and faster.

Medical varieties for cats are sold in veterinary pharmacies and pet stores. Most often they are made of suitable nonwovens. In this base there is no nap, and they are not showered. Such blankets can be easily cut to make it easier for your pet to walk. Compressed fibers absorb liquids well. Due to this, the surface of the wound does not get wet and always remains dry, as required.

As for factory blankets, they are made from a variety of fabrics, for example:

• cotton;
• viscose;
• spunbond;
• meltblown

To choose a blanket for a cat or a cat, for example, after castration or sterilization, it is necessary to be very careful and attentive. Should build on the following important criteria.

• Material. Choose postoperative blankets that are made from environmentally friendly and safe materials. This thing must be breathable. It is advisable to buy blankets that easily absorb liquid, so that the wound of the animal always remains dry and not wet.
• Clamps. Track the quality of the fixing parts. Most often, blankets are made with zippers or with velcro fasteners, as well as with simple ties.
• The size. You should choose the blankets, the size of which corresponds to the size of the pet. It is advisable to make all the necessary measurements in advance. It should know the volume of the cat's chest, as well as the distance from the base of the shoulders to the tail. Usually, all dimensional parameters are indicated on the package.
• Colour. In this case, the color should be paid attention not at all because of its beauty, but practicality. For example, on light materials it will be easier to notice any discharge coming from the wound. In addition, you can easily see that the product is contaminated, and it must be sent to the wash.
• Workmanship. The cover should be done correctly. It should not crawl or move down from the body of the animal. If this thing is not done as it should, then there will be no sense from it, and it will be difficult to put it on. Sticking and crumbling threads on the material should not be.
• Packaging. It is very important to pay due attention to the original packaging in which the blanket is sold. This is the thing that will come into contact with the body of the animal and postoperative suture, so it should be very well sealed.

If this is not a medical, but a homely blanket or sprinkler, then the choice should be given in favor of products made from high-quality and hypoallergenic materials. If the thing is warm, then it should be soft and comfortable. This can be a large pile fabric or natural wool.

Cloth put on cats immediately after a particular abdominal surgery. In the ideal case, the veterinarian will put this thing on the pet for the first time, and then show you how to properly tie and remove it on the body. When putting body blankets on a pet, maximum caution should be exercised, as postoperative sores often cause severe pain. The animal will suffer from sharp and unpleasant movements of the owner. The blanket must be worn on the pet as follows.

1. The woven part is required to attach to the tummy of the pet and start under the front legs. Ribbons should be carefully brought up on the back of the cat.
2. Now you will need to tie the ribbons in turn. The first and second pairs should be fixed on the cat's neck to the area where the front legs are located.
3. The third pair of strings will need to be carefully fixed behind the paws of the animal, and then connected with the tips of the second pair.
4. The fourth and fifth pairs of ribbons are placed on the back of the cat.The latter should be as close as possible to the hind legs.
5. As a result, there will be a pair of ribbons on each side - they will need to be neatly tied together in pairs. In this case it will be necessary to go around the thigh of the animal with a ring. The tips of both pairs on both sides will need to be tied together on the back in front of the tail.

After fixing the blankets it is necessary to ensure that she sits well and does not slip.. But this does not mean that it should be tightened with the last forces on the body of the operated pet. Fix the cape on the conscience, but it is not necessary to drag it, otherwise the cat will be sick and not comfortable. Adjust the degree of tension strings, if necessary.

For additional safety, veterinarian cats advise you to tie the ends of the ribbons in such a way that they leave very little free edge. Otherwise, there is a danger of strangling the pet with longer ribbons. In addition, the animal should not be left alone in the ass, as very often the cats try to pull the cape off themselves to lick the wound on their own.

During the first days after the surgery, the blanket will have to be changed regularly, especially after the suture treatment, which is carried out once a day. As soon as you notice that the wound began to tighten, and the discharge from it stopped, the bandage can be changed only as it is contaminated.

As for the complete rejection of the blankets, then this stage can only be passed after 10-14 days after sterilization, and not earlier. And it is worthwhile to act only after consulting with a veterinarian. Usually, all questions can be asked during a routine inspection of the pet after the operation.

As mentioned earlier, blanket is quite possible to do it yourself, and not just buy in a specialized store. So, a good bandage can be made from a sock. We will analyze in stages how to do it.

1. Take a sock that matches the size of the animal. You can use things from caprone.
2. Cut a hole in the sock for the pet's paws and tail. If the neck is too long, then it will need to be shortened.
3. Do on the back of the hole, similar to those that are on sneakers.
4. Slip the string crosswise into the holes. Try on the resulting blanket on the animal and gently tighten.

Quickly and simply you can make a blanket out of tights with your own hands. This is one of the most affordable options that do not require any special resources. However, we must bear in mind that the use of old tights is not recommended for this, since absolute sterility must be observed in the postoperative areas.

In addition, it is desirable to find high-density tights. This kind of "cover" will be much better to hug the body of the pet, and it will last much longer. Such a thing is done elementary:

1. from the selected tights it is necessary to cut a piece with a length of 20 cm;
2. then cut the piece put on the cat's tummy, and that's it.

The bandage can also be made from an old T-shirt or a new piece of fabric. If you are using new material, then you will need to determine in advance some parameters of the pet:

• its length from neck to tail;
• length from neck to shoulder blades;
• from croup to tail;
• neck girth;
• distance between the front legs;
• chest girth;
• girth tummy in the groin area.

All clarified data should be transferred to the leaflet, making a schematic drawing of the future product. It will be necessary to leave a small margin - 0.5-1 cm in length, to make a tie. Next you need to act like this.

1. Transfer all marks made to the prepared piece of cloth. It is advisable to apply textiles in two layers to make the blanket more durable.
2. Using the prepared scheme, cut out all the necessary details. Fold the allowances and make a line on the sewing machine, after sweeping over the edges of the thing.
3. Next, sew the strings.
4. The resulting product should definitely try on a cat to make certain adjustments, if any.

The main advantage of this option is that There is an opportunity to adjust the blanket to a specific structure and features of the pet. True, the time to manufacture such a cape will take much more than a copy of a sock or tights.

Consider a few helpful tips that may come in handy when making or buying blankets.

• If you decide to make a cloth cloth blanket, then it is advisable to use a dense and monophonic material on which all contamination will be clearly visible. If you notice bloody marks, it will be a signal to immediately visit the veterinarian.
• If you want to use store bandages, then it is better to buy two (and maybe more) copies at once, because after the operation, anything can happen.
• The length of the blanket must necessarily correspond to the length of the cat's back. As for the width, then it should be enough for a full girth of the abdomen. Too tight blanket can not be.
• If you make the blanket yourself, then it is advisable to make the ribbons longer. If necessary, they can be shortened.

On how to make a cat blanket from a sock or stocking with your own hands, see the next video.