3M Gamgee Highly Absorbent Padding for Dogs & Cats

3M Gamgee is a classic, highly absorbent cotton padding used as the primary padding layer in veterinary bandages. It cushions vulnerable tissue, absorbs wound exudate, and conforms to limbs and joints without bunching or shifting under the outer bandage.

Key features:

• Absorbent cotton core manages wound exudate
• Soft outer layer helps prevent pressure sores under bandages
• Conforms to limbs and joints without bunching
• Available in 12 in x 11.6 ft and 18 in x 7.6 ft rolls

Use in a three-layer bandage: apply a non-adherent contact dressing over the wound first, wrap Gamgee padding around the limb with 50% overlap on each pass, then secure with a cohesive bandage. Never apply so tightly that it constricts circulation - you should be able to slip two fingers under the finished bandage. Check the toes below the bandage regularly; if they're swollen or cold, remove it and consult your vet. Use the narrower 12 in width for cats and small dogs.