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Penrose Drain Discharge Instructions for Cats

A Penrose drain allows fluid to escape from a wound.

A Penrose drain allows fluid to escape from a wound. Home care and monitoring should follow the discharge instructions from the treating team.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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