What is a cast cover?
1. Purchase a Cast Cover. Cast covers fit over the cast and fasten with a watertight seal. They usually take the form of a long plastic sleeve that can slide over an arm or leg cast. The opening has a plastic gasket that fits tightly against the skin to keep water out.
How can I cover my dogs cast?
Ways To Keep A Pet Cast (Or Bandages) Dry
- Wrap a washcloth or towel (at least paper towels) around the top of the cast.
- Then put a thick, heavy-duty plastic bag (like a Hefty trash bag) over the cast/bandage.
- Wrap another towel over the plastic bag, and tape securely with duct tape to keep everything in place.
Can I cover my cast?
Plastic wrap can be used to cover a cast, although it must be wrapped tightly. Take special care to ensure a good seal around the top of the cast. This method may leave gaps where water can seep through, but it is an inexpensive and easy method to cover the cast.
What happens if cast gets wet?
A wet cast can lead to skin irritation or infection. Plaster casts and fiberglass casts with conventional padding aren’t waterproof. Keep your child’s cast dry during baths or showers by covering it with two layers of plastic, sealed with a rubber band or duct tape.
Do waterproof cast covers work?
Do waterproof cast covers really work? Cast covers from reputable companies are very effective. As a user, you have to ensure you get the right size for you, put it on correctly, and use it as recommended. The brands we recommend are TKWC for leg cast covers and DryPro for arm covers.
How do I protect my dogs splints?
Keep the device clean and dry Keep the bandage or splint dry at all times because water could seep through the layers and cause an infection. Apart from preventing water from seeping in, check if the splint has been soiled by mud, blood, or feces. An unclean splint should be removed and reapplied.
Can I put a human bandage on my dog?
You should never attempt to use bandages marketed for human use (often called Band-Aids), Neosporin, or any type of liquid bandage on a pet’s injury.