Helping your pet heal at home

• Follow your vet's plan first

  Your clinic will give discharge instructions tailored to your pet's procedure, age, and health. Use this guide as general support, not a substitute for that advice.

• Rest and a calm environment

  Keep your pet in a quiet, comfortable space while they recover. Limit jumping, running, and rough play until your vet says it is safe to return to normal activity.

• Watch the surgical site

  Check the area as directed by your vet. Look for increased redness, swelling, discharge, a bad smell, or opening of the incision. If something does not look right, phone your clinic.

• Food, water, and medication

  Offer small amounts of water and food as your vet recommends. Give pain relief and other medicines exactly as prescribed, and complete the full course unless your vet tells you to stop.

• Elizabethan collars and barriers

  If your vet recommends a cone or barrier to stop licking or chewing, use it as instructed. Many pets find a well-fitted recovery suit more comfortable while still protecting the area. Ask your vet if a suit is appropriate for your pet's procedure.

CopperBody suits cover and protect the body and, depending on the style, the legs. Your vet will tell you if a suit is right for your pet's condition. Suits are often discussed for situations such as:

• Desexing (spay or castration) and other routine abdominal surgery
• Some skin conditions or hotspots where your vet wants the area covered
• Recovery from certain leg or orthopaedic procedures. Your vet will advise which style fits the site

Different styles suit different procedures. See our shop and size guide, and ask your vet which design is appropriate.

1. Choose a calm moment. Have treats ready if your pet is anxious.
2. Open the suit fully. Gently guide your pet's legs through the openings, then zip or fasten according to the suit design.
3. The suit should be snug but not tight. You should be able to slide two fingers under the fabric. See our size guide if you are unsure.
4. To remove, undo the fastenings carefully so nothing catches fur or skin.

CopperBody suits are made from a cotton/polyester/elastane blend with copper embedded in the fabric. Unless your vet advises otherwise:

• Machine wash at 40 degrees C with similar colours, using a mild detergent unless your vet has given different advice for the wound.
• Avoid harsh bleach or fabric softeners that might irritate skin.
• Air dry is best. If you use a dryer, use low heat. High heat can damage elastic and fit.
• Check for worn zippers, loose threads, or stretched fabric before each use.

Call your clinic straight away or follow their after-hours instructions if you notice:

• Bleeding from the wound or sudden swelling
• Pus, a bad smell, or the incision opening up
• Your pet will not eat, drink, or pass urine or faeces as normal
• Extreme lethargy, shaking, or signs of severe pain
• Persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
• Anything that worries you. You know your pet best