Self-Adhesive Wound Dressing Pad for Everyday Wound Care
For minor-to-moderate wounds that require an all-in-one dressing solution — wound coverage, absorption, and self-adhesion without the need for separate tape — Smith & Nephew Primapore is the professional standard. A self-contained wound dressing with an absorbent non-adherent wound pad secured to a fabric adhesive backing, Primapore applies directly to the skin or fur-free wound area with no additional tape required.
Primapore is a staple in UK veterinary practice and is widely used in Canadian veterinary hospitals for routine wound dressings, post-surgical coverage, and wound closure protection. The non-adherent wound pad prevents dressing-wound adhesion, while the fabric adhesive border provides reliable fixation to the surrounding skin. Available in three sizes to suit different wound dimensions.
Key Features
- All-in-one design — non-adherent pad plus adhesive border in one product
- Non-adherent wound pad — atraumatic dressing removal
- Breathable fabric adhesive border — comfortable extended wear
- No additional tape required — self-contained application
- Available in 15 x 8 cm, 25 x 10 cm, and 8 in x 4 in (20 x 10 cm)
- 20 dressings per box
When to Use
Primapore is ideal for: minor lacerations, abrasions, and skin tears after closure; post-surgical incision coverage for small to medium wound sites; wound protection during outdoor activity; and any application requiring a clean, convenient all-in-one dressing solution.
FAQ
What sizes are available?
15 x 8 cm, 25 x 10 cm, and 8 in x 4 in (approximately 20 x 10 cm).
Will Primapore stick to fur?
The adhesive border adheres well to clipped or shaved skin. Over heavily furred areas, adhesion is reduced — use surgical tape to reinforce the border or use a cohesive bandage outer layer instead.
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.
