Gentle Paper Surgical Tape for Dressing Fixation
Ritmed surgical adhesive paper tape is the standard gentle surgical tape used across Canadian veterinary and medical practice for securing dressings, wound pads, and light bandage layers. Like 3M Micropore, Ritmed paper tape features a breathable paper backing with a pressure-sensitive adhesive that holds dressings securely while releasing cleanly during dressing changes without causing skin trauma.
The easy-tear paper construction eliminates the need for scissors during most dressing applications. Available in three widths — 0.5 in (24-roll box), 1 in (12-roll box), and 2 in (6-roll box) — to suit precision applications and broader fixation needs.
Key Features
- Gentle paper adhesive — secure hold, atraumatic removal
- Breathable paper backing — prevents skin maceration
- Tears easily by hand — no scissors required
- Available in 0.5 in, 1 in, and 2 in widths
- Hypoallergenic adhesive
FAQ
How does this compare to 3M Micropore?
Clinically equivalent — both are paper surgical tapes with gentle adhesive. Ritmed paper tape offers comparable performance at competitive value pricing.
Why Quality Supplies Matter in Veterinary Wound Care
Every 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.
VivoPet 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.
Supplement Advisor's Note
Wound 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.
