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&pad1                                                                        
&pad2                                                                        
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Prepared for:  &client    Pet's name:  &animal                               
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YOU AND YOUR PET'S CAST          &ef                                        
                                                                             
THE FIRST FEW DAYS    &bf                                                         
                                                                             
It will take some time for &animal  to adjust to a cast. At first &heshe                                       
will be constantly aware of it. You should expect &himher  to take life
a little easier and slower. Very soon, &heshe  will become accustomed
to the cast and the new physical limitations. 
After a time, &animal  will perform most of the activities &heshe  
was doing before the injury.  However, try to use some caution to 
ensure that &hisher  injury will heal uneventfully.

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FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS    &bf                                                 

1 Please carry out your vet's instructions carefully regarding 
  &animal's  activity. It is particularly important to bring &himher  
  back for each check-up appointment as requested. 

2 Check toes daily. They should not be swollen or cold. Bring &himher 
  back immediately if either problem is noticed.  
  
3 Check the cast for moist spots, foul odours or pressure sores. 

4 Watch your pet for sudden discomfort associated with the affected 
  leg. This may present itself as an unwillingness to use the limb or 
  chewing the cast.

5 Never stuff cotton wool or toilet tissue under the margins of the 
  cast since it may fall into the cast and decrease &animal's  
  circulation and cause serious medical problems.

6 Never trim or cut down the length of your pet's cast yourself. 
  Call us if the cast becomes loose, broken or cracked. Look out for 
  any sharp or rough edges which may be causing irritation.  These 
  may be reduced by lightly filing with a nail-file or emery board.

7 The cast is made from a thermoplastic material; i.e. it is softened 
  by heat and moulded to the appropriate shape. Unlike Plaster of Paris,
  it is waterproof but you should nevertheless ensure that it does not 
  get wet. If the foot gets wet it may begin to smell and develop
  irritation and infection (pododermatitis). 

8 The removal of the cast usually requires a general anaesthetic. 
  The exact time for removal depends on many factors and is best 
  decided by your vet who will monitor the healing process.
  Your vet will also determine how much physical activity is allowed
  for  &animal  after removal of the cast.

  
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Please remember that &animal  does not understand that &heshe  
has a fractured leg.  We must take care to minimise the 
risks that &heshe  might delay or complicate the healing process.

GOOD LUCK WITH THE CAST!
&bf                                                                             
                                                                             
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