Abstract: The present invention relates to a veterinary wound dressing. The wound dressing comprises a standard veterinary bandage of the type normally employed to cover a wound. The bandage includes an outer surface and a wound-facing surface. In a first embodiment of the invention, a layer of fabric or a polymeric film containing an animal repellant substance is affixed to the outer surface of the bandage during the manufacturing process. Alternatively, in a second embodiment, a sheet of fabric or polymeric film having an adhesive lower surface and an opposing outer surface comprising an animal repellant substance is provided. The sheet or film may be applied to the outer surface of a prior art veterinary bandage. The animal repellant is preferably a non-toxic substance.