Veterinary Supplies and Instruments
Supplies and instruments for veterinary practices and clinics, for companion animals and large animals: syringes and needles, sutures, swabs, gauze and cohesive bandages, gloves, stainless steel surgical instruments, microchips and a reader, recovery collars, grooming equipment, veterinary record books and disposables. Prices start at 0.59 lei and shipping is free over 500 lei, for parcels up to 9 kg.
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Syringes and needles for veterinary use
You will find Luer Slip syringes (the needle is pushed onto the tip) and Luer Lock syringes (the needle screws on), from 2 to 50/60 ml, 0.5 and 1 ml insulin syringes and sterile hypodermic needles, including 16G, 18G, 20G and 21G Luer Lock veterinary needles. The hub colour shows the needle diameter, according to ISO 6009:
| Gauge | Diameter | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| 16G | 1.6 mm | white |
| 18G | 1.2 mm | pink |
| 19G | 1.1 mm | cream (light yellow) |
| 20G | 0.9 mm | yellow |
| 21G | 0.8 mm | green |
| 22G | 0.7 mm | black |
| 23G | 0.6 mm | blue |
| 25G | 0.5 mm | orange |
| 26G | 0.45 mm | brown |
| 27G | 0.4 mm | grey |
| 30G | 0.3 mm | yellow |
See Syringes and needles.
Sutures and surgical instruments
Absorbable sutures are made of polyglycolic acid (PGA) and polydioxanone, with round, Tapercut or cutting needles on a 1/2 or 3/8 circle, or without a needle, including 25 m PGA thread. Non-absorbable SMI silk sutures are 150 cm, without a needle. Thickness follows the USP scale: 3/0 is thinner than 2/0, while 0, 1, 2 and 3 are progressively thicker. There are also eyed veterinary surgical needles, a skin stapler, polypropylene surgical mesh and tissue adhesive. Stainless steel instruments include retractors, an eyelid speculum, vaginal specula, Kirschner wires, a trocar, a Mathieu needle holder, forceps and a spay hook. See Surgical sutures and Veterinary instruments.
Dressings, gloves and disposables
For dressings there are gauze and non-woven swabs, gauze bandages, elastic bandages and 2.5–15 cm × 4.5 m cohesive bandages, including coloured, paw print and camouflage designs. Besides examination gloves you will find 90 cm long polyethylene gloves and gloves with shoulder and chest protection. There are also feline urinary catheters, a silicone infusion set for cattle, soda lime for anaesthesia machines, surgical drapes and infectious waste boxes. See Swabs and bandages and Veterinary gloves.
Identification, protection and grooming
For identification: microchip syringes (1.40 × 10 mm and 2.12 × 12 mm), the LID 200 USB reader at 134.2 kHz for FDX-B, Trovan, Avid and Destron transponders, and health booklets for dogs and cats. After procedures you can use clear Elizabethan collars, velcro collars (from XXS, 16–25 cm, to XXL, 48–57 cm) or an inflatable collar (Recovery collars). For grooming there are AESCULAP clippers, SnapOn blades, blade oil and cooling spray, professional scissors, brushes and combs, while collars, muzzles, leads and clothing are in Clothing and accessories.
Record books, tests and pest control
A4 record books cover consultations, prescriptions, castrations and spays, narcotic and psychotropic substances, immunological products, expired products, veterinary product management and trichinella examination; there are also A6 prescription pads (Veterinary consumables). For ophthalmology there are Schirmer tear tests and fluorescein tests (Veterinary tests), and for pests, Klintensiv insecticides and rodent bait, to be used strictly according to the label (Insecticides and rodenticides).
For a grouped checklist of veterinary practice consumables, from examination gloves and Luer Lock needles to catheters, sutures, collars and logbooks, read the guide Veterinary practice consumables checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Luer Slip and Luer Lock syringes?
On a Luer Slip syringe the needle is pushed onto the tip, while on a Luer Lock syringe it screws on and stays locked. Both types are available in this category, from 2 to 50/60 ml.
Which microchip reader do you have?
The LID 200 USB reader, which works at 134.2 kHz and reads FDX-B, Trovan, Avid and Destron transponders. Microchips come preloaded in syringes, in 1.40 × 10 mm and 2.12 × 12 mm versions.
Which recovery collar size should I choose?
Measure the animal's neck circumference and choose the range in the product name: XXS 16–25 cm, XS 22–26 cm, S 25–32 cm, M 31–40 cm, L 37–44 cm, XL 42–50 cm, XXL 48–57 cm.
What do USP 2/0 or 3/0 mean on sutures?
It is the thread thickness on the USP scale: 3/0 is thinner than 2/0, while 0, 1, 2 and 3 are progressively thicker. The choice of suture for a procedure is up to the veterinarian.
