Use Saran Wrap As An Emergency Bandage

By

Marfette

Are there no emergency vet clinics in your area? We have a couple a few miles away that are open 24/7. Our dog recently had surgery on his hind knee for a torn ACL and the clinic recommended using the "Press and Seal" brand of Glad Wrap on his leg while he had a half-cast wrapped with an Ace Bandage when we took him outside in the snow for potty breaks. It worked very well. We put a sturdy bag made from an IV bag on the foot, then wrapped the Press 'n Seal around the top of the bag and leg, it stayed put until we got back inside. Glad your "Honey" is recovering. Sad to think someone would shoot her. Humans can be awful sometimes.

By

mrsjulz

In NZ I was advised to do this for someone with bad burns, after you've had it under running water, as "cling wrap" (Saran Wrap) only sticks to itself not the skin.

By

lyonpridej

Wow, your story gave me goosebumps! How lucky that you were able to think of the saran wrap!

I think this is a fantastic tip, not just for animals either & it sure gets my vote!! I may be putting a roll of saran wrap in my vehicles now-wonder if you can cut it in half?

I used to be in a volunteer rescue org. & this would have been a very useful tip/item to use in our 1st aid kits. My family is in Boy Scouts & I am certainly going to mention it to them.

THANKS!
BTW-you should enter this into the regular tips!

By

solus

Thank you! Having two dogs and a cat and parrot, that excellent emergency tactic will be remembered here.

By Autumnmorn (Guest Post)

I hope by now that Honey is recuperating. It was a good thing that you were thinking straight.