Even the best surgical outcomes can be undone by one thing: a determined patient. At Deerwood Animal Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, Dr. Rebecca Williams and her team share how KeraVet Gel helps protect incision sites and support healing when licking gets in the way.
At Deerwood Animal Clinic, we are always looking for ways to improve healing outcomes and make recovery easier for both our patients and their families. Once we discovered KeraVet Gel and saw just how effective it is, it quickly became a staple in our post-surgical care protocol.
We now send KeraVet Gel home with all our surgical cases, and it is routinely included in our treatment plans. Since implementing this product, we have seen a noticeable reduction in post-op complications caused by licking or chewing at incision sites, resulting in fewer recheck visits and happier, more comfortable pets.
While we still strongly recommend the use of an E-collar, especially during the first 24 hours (and longer for our more determined patients), KeraVet Gel has proven to be an excellent additional layer of protection and support for the healing process.
One memorable case is Yenni, an 8-year-old, 85 lb, female spayed German Shepherd mix who underwent multiple mass removals. Her owner shared that the gel “does seem to help with the healing process of Yenni’s surgery incisions… however, she still licks, and it does not stop her. Her surgical sites are healing much better with KeraVet than without. She is a unique girl.” And that’s something we understand well, some pets are simply determined!
The overall success we’ve seen with KeraVet Gel across our patients has been impressive. It has become a trusted part of our surgical aftercare, helping promote healing and giving pet owners peace of mind during recovery. We highly recommend KeraVet Gel to support proper wound care and improve post-surgical outcomes.
And for the Yenni-types of the world (the ones who treat recovery like a personal challenge), don’t be afraid to double down. Reapplying KeraVet Gel as many times as needed will help boost its protective effect. After all, it’s clinically proven to reduce licking in up to 87% of dogs and cats, even if a few overachievers try to beat the system.
The product is safe for repeated use, so reapply anytime licking makes a comeback, especially on the first day to stop the behavior. And as always, pet parents should consult their veterinarian before making changes to any care plan, because they know your pet!
Ready to see the difference in your own cases? KeraVet Gel is built for the realities of post-op care by supporting healing, reducing licking, and helping patients recover more comfortably. Request your sample here.
Dr. Kim
The KeraVet Team
Dr. Kim Farina is a practicing veterinarian and KeraVet marketing consultant who is committed to one goal: helping pets heal as intended, even when they’ve strongly voted “no” on the discharge instructions..