Yes, usually dogs and cats tolerate the suit. It’s like a onesie or a T-shirt except that the Medipaw® Protective Suit is anatomically designed for cats and dogs. For sizing, it’s better to choose slightly smaller as the material will stretch. We recommend placing the suit on the patient as soon after surgery as possible. This gives the patient a warm, secure feeling and allows for easier adjustment. Pay special attention when a wound is irritating your patient, as they may try to scratch, lick and sometimes bite around the affected area.

No. The protective patient garment can function as a cat shirt or a dog shirt if it protects the affected area; the pants aren’t always necessary. However, if your patient needs to wear the pants (to hold a diaper in place, etc.), they will need to secure it with the shirt.

The colored stitching and logo designate size.

The cat pants have a larger tail opening so they can use the litter box without removal or opening of the suit (not for use with incontinence). You can always use a dog suit for a cat, which requires a smaller tail opening!

No. Medipaw® Protective Suits are all black with color-coded stitching for easy size identification.