Technologies and performance in recovery from surgeries and treatments
Published on Mar 20, 2026. Explore how modern medical advancements are significantly improving recovery outcomes for patients following complex surgical procedures.
Veterinary medicine has advanced significantly in recent years, with diagnostic methods becoming more precise, anesthetic protocols safer, and surgical techniques increasingly refined. However, one crucial factor for clinical success remains, and it occurs after the procedure: recovery.
Recent studies in veterinary medicine indicate that between 15% and 25% of patients may experience some type of complication in the postoperative period, including incision inflammation, infection, seromas, suture dehiscence, or self-trauma by the animal in the operated area.
For this reason, veterinary hospitals worldwide have adopted structured surgical recovery protocols inspired by the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) concept, coordinated by the ERAS Society. ERAS organizes surgical care in an integrated manner — before, during, and after the procedure — focusing on reducing complications and ensuring a safer patient recovery.
Among the pillars of these protocols are:
- Adequate pain control
- Reduction of patient stress
- Protection of the surgical area
- Healing support
- Monitoring of recovery in the home environment
These strategies have shown a positive impact on reducing complications and improving the well-being of surgical patients.
In this context, postoperative garments and protectors are no longer just accessories; today, they are part of veterinary recovery and treatment protocols, contributing to:
- Preventing licking and self-trauma
- Protecting suture integrity
- Promoting healing
- Reducing patient stress
- Providing more comfort during the recovery period
At Pet Med, these products are developed with textile technologies aimed at clinical routines, such as quick-drying fabrics, antimicrobial action, and UV50+ protection, combined with designs tailored for each type of procedure and patient.
The portfolio includes specific solutions for abdominal surgeries, adapted versions for males, and designs developed especially for cats, respecting feline anatomy and sensitivity.
This approach directly aligns with the Pet Med 360º concept, created to support care at all stages of the patient's journey.
Diagnosis → Treatment → Recovery → Well-being
Just as the ERAS concept proposes that recovery be an integral part of the surgical protocol, Pet Med 360º reinforces the importance of solutions that accompany the patient at all stages of care.
More than isolated products, it's about offering tools that support the veterinary clinical routine and contribute to better therapeutic outcomes, because when care is planned as a process, and not as isolated steps, clinical performance improves and the patient feels the difference.
Recovery is also part of surgery
Dr.
Isabela Cardia
Veterinary doctor | Feline Medicine and endocannabinoid system
References
ERAS Society. 2022–2024.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Guidelines.
American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). 2023.
Guidelines for Postoperative Care and Surgical Patient Management.
WSAVA – World Small Animal Veterinary Association. 2023.
Global Guidelines for Small Animal Surgical and Perioperative Care.
VetPartners Clinical Board. 2024.
Optimising Surgical Outcomes in Veterinary Practice – Clinical Outcomes Report.
