{"product_id":"covidien-dermacea-stretch-bandage","title":"Covidien Dermacea Stretch Bandage for Dogs \u0026 Cats","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCovidien Dermacea Conforming Stretch Bandage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovidien Dermacea stretch bandages are the standard conforming gauze used across North American veterinary facilities — a reliable, consistent product from Cardinal Health that performs exactly as expected for middle-layer bandaging applications. The Dermacea range is widely stocked in Canadian veterinary hospitals due to its consistent quality and Cardinal Health's reliable supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 2 in, 3 in, and 4 in widths in 12-unit packs — convenient for both clinic restocking and home wound care programs. The stretch construction conforms to limb contours without bunching, securing the wound contact layer and providing a base for the outer cohesive bandage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Widths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — cats, small dogs, paw bandaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — small-medium dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4 in\u003c\/strong\u003e — medium-large dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Dermacea different from Covidien Conform?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are conforming stretch bandages from Cardinal Health. Dermacea is the standard gauze line; Conform is slightly softer. Either is appropriate for middle-layer bandaging applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Quality Supplies Matter in Veterinary Wound Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component of a wound care dressing system matters — from the wound contact layer to the outer fixation layer. Using professional-grade supplies designed for veterinary use ensures consistent performance, appropriate material safety, and compatibility with the other components of the dressing system. Home-use or hardware store substitutes may seem interchangeable but often lack the softness, sterility standards, or material specifications required for safe wound care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVivoPet sources wound care supplies from the same professional veterinary distributors that supply Canadian veterinary hospitals. This means the products available here are the same items your veterinarian uses in clinic — not consumer-market approximations of professional supplies. If your veterinarian has recommended a specific wound care protocol, the supplies available at VivoPet allow you to follow that protocol consistently at home between clinic visits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplement Advisor's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWound healing is a complex biological process that depends not just on the dressing materials used, but on consistent dressing change frequency, appropriate wound cleaning technique, and timely identification of complications like infection or dressing-related pressure injury. If a wound is not showing visible improvement after 5-7 days of home wound care, or if you observe increasing redness, swelling, warmth, or discharge, consult your veterinarian before continuing home management. Early identification of complications prevents minor issues from becoming major setbacks in the healing process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Covidien \/ Cardinal Health","offers":[{"title":"2 in – 12-Pack","offer_id":46657391526073,"sku":"109295","price":5.09,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 in – 12-Pack","offer_id":46657391558841,"sku":"109296","price":7.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 in – 12-Pack","offer_id":46657391591609,"sku":"109297","price":9.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/2592\/7609\/files\/109295.jpg?v=1773959753","url":"https:\/\/vivopet.ca\/products\/covidien-dermacea-stretch-bandage","provider":"VivoPet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}