AniWrap cohesive bandages
AniWrap is a cohesive bandage — a wrap that sticks to itself rather than to fur or skin, so it holds in place without tape, pins or clips. We stock it as a paw-specific bandage and as a general cohesive wrap for dogs and cats, both aimed at securing a dressing rather than treating what's underneath it.
What a cohesive bandage is for
Because it only sticks to itself, a cohesive bandage can be wrapped fairly firmly around a paw or a leg without pulling on fur the way an adhesive tape dressing would when it's removed. That makes it a practical way to keep a dressing, a pad or a light protective layer in place after a minor cut, graze or paw pad injury while it heals.
It isn't a treatment in itself — it's a way of holding something else, whether that's a wound dressing, cotton wool, or simply protecting a sore paw from further knocks, securely in place.
Using it well, and when it isn't enough
Wrap firmly enough to stay on but not so tight that it restricts circulation — check that toes stay a normal colour and temperature after wrapping, and loosen it straightaway if they don't. Change the wrap regularly rather than leaving one on for days, particularly if it's covering a wound rather than just protecting a healthy paw.
A cohesive wrap is a supportive measure, not a substitute for proper veterinary treatment of a wound that needs it — if there's ongoing bleeding, the injury looks deep, or your dog or cat won't put weight on the paw, that's a reason to see a vet rather than manage it with a bandage at home.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
AniWrap Cohesive Bandages for Dogs & Cats
Stretchy, self-adhesive cohesive bandages that stick to themselves — not to fur — so removal is completely pain-free.
From£4.99
Aniwrap Bandage Paw
A single latex cohesive paw-print bandage roll, 5cm or 7.5cm wide, in blue or pink
From£1.55
3M Synthetic Under Bandage Padding for Pets
A soft, breathable non-woven polyester padding layer designed to protect and cushion beneath bandages on dogs and cats.
From£9.49
Tensoplast Elastic Adhesive Bandage BP for Pets
A trusted high-quality extensible fabric bandage with zinc-oxide adhesive — stays firmly in place while remaining kind to skin.
From£8.99
Bandage Change Refill Pack
Everything for a dressing change: gauze swabs, under-bandage padding, a cohesive wrap and an elastic adhesive bandage to secure it.
£29.49
Dog Recovery Boot for Injured Paws
A protective paw boot that shields healing wounds, torn pads, bleeding toes and damaged nails. Soft yet durable with adjustable straps, it keeps the injury clean and lets your dog walk in comfort.
From£10.99
MPS Medical PetS Boot – Waterproof Paw Protector
A waterproof boot that keeps bandages, dressings, and casts dry during walks and wet weather.
£30.49
PAWZ Rubber Dog Paw Protectors — Waterproof Disposable Boots
Lightweight rubber dog boots that protect paws from injury and the elements — easy to fit, water resistant, and available in seven sizes from Tiny to X Large.
From£15.99
Neoprene Dog Paw Protector Boots
Water-resistant neoprene paw boots with a reinforced sole and velcro strap — available in 8 sizes for all breeds.
From£7.99
Bugalugs No-Rinse Paw Cleaner 200ml – Baby Fresh & Papaya Coconut
Waterless paw cleaning in seconds — pump, scrub with the built-in silicone brush, and wipe away mud and bacteria.
£11.99
Stop Bloody Scratching Nose and Paw Balm Tin 80g
An 80g tin of nose and paw balm from Pets Calm Down for dogs with dry or cracked noses and pads, made in the UK.
£12.99
Pet Head Coconut Paw Butter 40g
Pet Head Paw Butter in coconut: a nourishing paw and nose balm for dry, cracked skin.
£8.49
Common questions
- How tight should a cohesive bandage like AniWrap be wrapped?
- Firm enough to stay in place without slipping, but never so tight that it restricts blood flow. Check the toes below the wrap regularly for normal colour and warmth, and loosen or remove it immediately if they feel cold or look pale.
- Can I use AniWrap on an open wound?
- It can hold a proper wound dressing in place over an open wound, but it isn't a dressing or a treatment on its own, and it shouldn't go directly over broken skin without something protective underneath. Any wound that's deep, won't stop bleeding, or isn't healing as expected needs a vet, not just a bandage.
- How long can I leave a cohesive bandage on my dog or cat?
- Change it regularly rather than leaving one on for several days, particularly over a wound, and check underneath each time for soreness, swelling or a smell that wasn't there before. If anything looks worse rather than better, that's worth a call to your vet.
- Will AniWrap stick to my dog's fur?
- No — cohesive bandage is designed to stick only to itself, not to fur or skin, which is the main advantage over a standard adhesive tape dressing. It still needs wrapping carefully, since it can pull on fur if applied unevenly or removed roughly.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.