Animal Bandages: Self-Adhesive Hold on Claw, Hoof and Leg

Animal Bandages: Hold Without a Clip or Tape

A bandage should stay put when the horse goes out to grass, and it should hold when the claw is standing in a damp passage. That is exactly what self-adhesive bandages are made for: they stick only to themselves, not to coat and skin. This category holds bandages for horses and cattle along with the tool for taking them off cleanly.

Bandages for Horse and Claw

On the horse the work is done by the Kerbl EquiLastic. It comes as an all-season bandage and in a 10 cm width, sticks to itself and needs neither a clip nor tape. For cattle there are two claw bandages: the VetLastic is self-adhesive, medium-elastic and tear-resistant lengthwise, so you can tear it to the right width by hand without reaching for scissors. The Vetlastic Nature claw bandage in white is the alternative if you prefer a light layer and want to spot soiling early.

Applying, Checking and Removing

Self-adhesive bandages live on the right tension. Too loose and the layer slips, too tight and it constricts. Apply it evenly, then take another look after a short while. For removal there is a bandage knife at 80 cm in the range; its curved blade runs flat under the layers and is replaceable. Swelling above the bandage, a cold limb or an animal that suddenly goes more lame are all reasons to take the bandage off and speak to your vet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the bandage stick only to itself?
The material is made so that it does not stick to coat, skin or your hand. The layer still stays where you put it and comes off again without leaving residue.

Can I use a bandage more than once?
Self-adhesive bandages are meant for single use. Once taken off, the adhesion is gone, and in a shed a fresh layer is the cleaner answer in any case.

Why a dedicated bandage knife?
Because ordinary scissors are risky on a restless animal. The curved blade sits protected, runs flat under the layers and cuts through them in one movement, which keeps the animal calmer as well.