Essity is a trusted global leader in the world-wide healthcare market. Within our Health and Medical business area we specialise in innovative solutions for wound care, orthopaedics and compression therapy. Our leading brands Delta-Cast®, Leukoplast® and Cutimed®, along with well-established products such Soffban®, Tensoplast®, Gypsona®, Cutimed® Sorbact® and Easifix®, reflect our long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable solutions for fracture management, wound care and bandaging.
Our aim is to provide cost-effective, and specialist animal wound care solutions for veterinary professionals. Through our trusted Cutimed brand, we provide advanced wound care products to manage small animal and equine health care. In addition, we offer free educational resources covering key areas in animal health care such as debridement, exudate management, wound protection and overall wound management.
Free eLearning in Animal Health Care
Looking to continue your learning in wound management for animals? Access free online courses on our Professional Accredited Training for Healthcare Professionals (PATH) platform. Choose from a variety of learning plans and formats - webcasts, podcasts, and bite-sized modules, designed to fit around your schedule and learning needs. Learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere, and download a certificate of completion for each course to support your professional development. Registration is quick and easy - an email address is all you need! Explore topics like these:
- Understanding Biofilm & Wound Infection with a 15 minute webcast, 60 minute podcast and a 30 minute instructor-led bitesize course.
- Wound Bed Preparation in Small Animals with a 45 minute instructor-led bitesize course.
There are many other learning plans so register today to take your veterinary care to the next level!
NEW Podcasts - Antimicrobial Resistance in Animal Wound Care
Discover expert insights into the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and learn practical strategies to support effective antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in veterinary care.
- Wound Healing Matters – Animal Health & AMR. Explore the impact of AMR on surgical site infections (SSIs) with leading experts Fergus Allerton and Tom Ashfield. Gain actionable approaches to improve AMS practices and outcomes.
- Wound Healing Matters – Trauma & AMR in Veterinary Care. Join Erika Villedieu and Julian Hoad as they discuss AMR in trauma cases, barriers to AMS, diagnostic challenges, and current guidelines shaping best practice.
Listen now and strengthen your approach to antimicrobial stewardship in animal health. Register for PATH to access podcasts.
Explore our animal healthcare resources
Access animal health resources, including the full Essity Animal Health Care product brochure, a handy product guide for veterinary care, and clinical resources. These downloadable resources are designed to be shared with your veterinary colleagues, used as reference tools in your daily practice and to help with ordering from stockists. Click on the links below to download brochures.
Animal Health catalogue
Product range guide
Veterinary case studies
Improving wound assessment in animals
Animal wound infection guideline
Have a question or want a list of veterinary stockists? Get in touch, we’re here to support you.
Real-life insights from veterinary professionals
Whenever we connect with veterinary professionals, one topic always stands out: sharing knowledge and education in animal healthcare. Learning how others manage small animal and equine health care in real-world scenarios can provide invaluable insights to improve treatment outcomes. Explore our collection of case studies, covering everything from post-operative care and wound management to immobilisation using casting materials.
Download the full booklet below. Grab a coffee, dive in, and discover practical solutions from the field. If there is a particular case study that interests you and you'd like a printed copy, then please get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions. If you can't find the answer you need, then please get in touch here.
How can I find out which Cutimed product is suitable for my patient's animal health need?
Download Essity’s Animal Healthcare poster featuring the full Essity product range suitable for animal health care. Download here.
Do you have any information about Cutimed products in use for animals?
Yes. We have clinical resources showing our Cutimed wound management in real-life scenarios. Download here.
How can I order Cutimed veterinary products?
Our Cutimed products suitable for animal health care are available through veterinary wholesalers. Contact us for a list of stockists. You can also contact the Essity Customer Services team:
- Email: orders.uk@essity.com
- Telephone: 0345 122 3600
- Opening hours are: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Contact us here.
How can I access eLearning for veterinary professionals
If you're a veterinary professional and would like to continue your learning journey, you can access free eLearning on our Professional Accredited Training for Healthcare Professionals (PATH) platform. Registration is free and you’ll find a range of topics and learning styles. Access here.
How can I find the ordering information for Cutimed veterinary products?
Download the Essity Animal Healthcare catalogue, which includes the Cutimed wound management product range for animal health care. Download here. If you can't find what you're looking for, then please contact us here.
Which events is Cutimed attending this year?
Here at Essity, we attend some of the key veterinary industry events in the UK. Come and talk to us to find out where you can learn more about Cutimed for wound management in animals. For a list the exhibitions we are attending this year, click here.
Do you have bandaging products suitable for use with animals?
Yes. The Leukoplast retention bandages product range is also suitable for veterinary professionals to use when bandaging animals. Visit the Leukoplast website here.
Do you have a product range suitable for managing fractures in animals?
Yes. The Delta-Cast orthopaedic product range is also suitable for veterinary professionals use when managing fractures in animals. Visit the Delta-Cast website here.
Do you have strapping and taping products suitable for use with animals?
Yes. You can find well-known products like Strappal on our Actimove website here.
