https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/5417/cats-and-fractured-jaws Hiya What size/type wire do you use for wiring cats jaws? Also, where do you order yours from? Cheers en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/52571?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:08:50 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:212a3e70-6650-41bf-be7e-4ae9d8da0ddaClaire Cameron<p>[quote user=&quot;Carol Cottrell&quot;] <p>Hi!</p> <p>Think in my old practice we used to use 24g orthopaedic wire on a reel; we ordered from Veterinary Instrumentation. They are the ultimate in helpful if you are not sure which one to order!!</p> <p>Best wishes, Carol x</p> <div style="CLEAR:both;"></div> [/quote]</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks Carol <img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/cat.png" alt="Cat" /></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/52303?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:58:51 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:5e4dd44b-7d2a-4b54-814f-e226f7cebf0bCarol Cottrell<p>Hi!</p> <p>Think in my old practice we used to use 24g orthopaedic wire on a reel; we ordered from Veterinary Instrumentation. They are the ultimate in helpful if you are not sure which one to order!!</p> <p>Best wishes, Carol x</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/52283?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:18 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:bee41fef-f99d-42e0-a3be-62e687938a04Claire Cameron<p>[quote user=&quot;Nick Shackleton&quot;] <p>We use different sized needles dependant of which size of wire we are using</p> <p>Have also seen the use of tape muzzles and acrylic glue to set the jaw</p> <p>Don&#39;t forget feeding tubes!!!!!</p> <div style="CLEAR:both;"></div> [/quote]</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Got feeding tubes just not sure on wire <img src="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/emoticons/new/Very_happy_smiley.png" alt="Big Smile" /></p> <p>I can be efficient...sometimes lol</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/51813?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:53:36 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:0d529dc0-8eac-46ac-a1bb-915bdf5311e7Nick Shackleton <p>We use different sized needles dependant of which size of wire we are using</p> <p>Have also seen the use of tape muzzles and acrylic glue to set the jaw</p> <p>Don&#39;t forget feeding tubes!!!!!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/51810?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:40:50 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:d8f85e07-525f-4b9f-afd4-8b77c406144cCaro Laithwaite VN<p>If it helps the wire we use fits through a green needle. I rrealise that may not be to precise but the needle is pushed up and the wire through. </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/51731?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:49:36 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:790cbade-7340-4761-b6c1-3e46ca29a53elouiseRVN<p>Hey we get ours from veterinary instrumentation think its about 3-4 metric but would have to check at work for defo. </p> <p>I have seen PDS for simple symphysis fracture and does work really well too. </p> <p>on a different note I would suggest you send the cat home with some chlorhexidene rinse for the mouth, many a cat I have seen with smelly mouths afterwards!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/51691?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:00:12 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:4cab6fbc-7042-497a-aa84-13d5c1dc4f25rozzavn<p>We generally use the thickest PDS we have that seems to work well and is comfortable for the puss.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>