Dog nail removal surgery: How long should the bandage stay on?

Poor kitty. Typically we keep bandages on wounds like this for roughly 2-3 days. I would consider getting it removed at this point, especially since this isn't a severe cut to the actual skin and should therefore heal a lot quicker. I hope that this helps and best of luck with your pet Charlie moving forward. Take care. : )

Sutures are typically removed 10-14 days after surgery. An e-collar (cone) should be used to prevent her from chewing them out before healing is complete. Contact the adoption agency to find out when she had the surgery and schedule removal accordingly.

It is best to let your vet place the bandage back on because if it is done incorrectly or placed too tight it can cause further problems to the leg. You vet may always provide an e collar that can prevent him from licking thebsutures or the bandaged to help keep it on. If there is a discharge from the incision, it may need a different type of bandage or different antibiotics.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would take it off so you can monitor the incision. Also, incisions need air to heal. Make sure he has an e-collar on so he cannot lick the area and keep it on until his recheck appointment. Kisses to Lucky!

It should heal enough within 24-48 hours for it not to bleed again when exposed to moisture. You can put on a doggie bootie or even a toddler sock in the meantime for walks outside (remove it once Lola comes inside as moisture retained in the bootie or sock is not ideal either). If you have a bandage on still, be sure to check her toes every few hours to make sure that they are still warm/that the bandage is not too tight (sometimes they can tighten on their own and even cause the paw to swell). It’s likely not necessary but you can also try applying liquid bandage that can be found in most drug stores/pharmacies. (vet’s often use a different version as tissue/surgery glue.) Good luck!

The nail should be pretty well healed at this point, but I would be more concerned about the fracture. I'm not sure what you mean by the fractures being removed (either that would need surgery to fix them in place, or perhaps you're using a splint without surgery). Either way, it would take weeks for the fractures to heal. If the skin looks good and Riley is comfortable, I would just keep doing what you're doing until your vet is back. It's probably way more bandage changes than you need, but if it's working and you only have a few more days, stick with it.

Bandage is only necessary if the incision was not closed back completely, in such a case a bandage may be needed until the wound heals and closes up, otherwise it is usually better to keep it unbandaged, just try to keep the flies away from the wound so it doesn't get infected.