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Stop! Read This Before Bandaging Your Pet’s Wounds

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Did your dog or cat manage to get a cut? Your first inclination might be to put a bandage on it. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark explains why that’s not always the answer.

1. Wounds can become worse than they initially seem.

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2. Not all wounds are the same.

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Check with your veterinarian.

Always consult with your trusted veterinarian if your pet gets injured. Watch the full episode of Cone of Shame below to learn more about keeping your furry friend safe & healthy.

Andy Roark DVM MS

Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian in Greenville SC and the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. He has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians.


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