Is there anything I can spray on her dressings to stop her licking them?

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She’s been ever so good but hates the collar. Tbh I’m going to work now and won’t be back til tonight I don’t feel comfortable leaving her in the collar. She’s had her meds and they tend to knock her out. Is there anything that will make the pot bitter? My friend said they have something for horses

Can you put a baby t-shirt on her? She might hate that too but it's not as bad as the collar.

There was a thread recently where the vet had provided a sort of baby-grow to put on a cat which had had surgery. The cat had managed to take it off, though.

Its a broken leg though to be honest she hasnt been going for it. Just when shes cleaning herself. Does anyone know why they are both blanking each other out its like they are invisible to each other!

Can you cage rest her? We had to do this when our kitten broke her leg - for four loooong weeks. I know it doesn't necessarily stop the dressing licking (although total boredom results in a LOT of sleeping) but it will stop her doing something silly to it while you are out.

For what it's worth, ours wasn't that fussed about the dressing (she only had it on a week). The odd lick, but she was only 4 months old (if that makes a difference?)

I’ve used tea tree oil or lavender oil in the past on bandages but it mustn’t get on their fur as it’s toxic.

My old neutered male kept his leg bandage on all week after an abscess op.

It's OK if she licks it and doesn't rip it with her teeth. Is it a cast or a bandage? If it's a cast it'll be pretty tough. Cats don't usually self traumatise unless there is something wrong making it uncomfortable. If she's just licking it as part of grooming then she will prob leave it alone.
You can get bitter sprays but probably best to ask the vet about these.

Our cats are very close, but when one of them had an op the other acted like it was a strange cat in the house and got all anxious/puffy. They didn't recognise the coned cat because they smelt funny (having been in the vets all day)

She must be in a crate/cage. She will traumatise the bandage less if she can't move. She is at as much if not more risk of bandage related injuries than from the original injury and this is alleviated if she is restricted to a crate. Cats take to incarceration much easier than dogs do. The outcome is likely to be much better if she is crated OP.

I’m in a flat and she’s pretty contained in my room I’m
Hoping that’s enough I’m off the rest of the week

It's not enough OP. If she can walk or attempt to it causes movement in the dressing and it can lead to pressure sores and injuries. The licking is because she can't say that it is bothering her. I am surprised the vet or nurse didn't advise she be totally restricted. This is my day job since 1980. I have seen some terrible injuries caused by casts, half casts, splints, dressings all that are put on professionally but cause problems because of lack of restriction. Animals legs are basically a cone. Try keeping a bandage on a cone when the animal is capable of that flicking action and sticking the bandage to the skin or fur is frowned upon. Buy a crate big enough for a cat bed, litter tray and two bowls or borrow a crate from someone or ask if you can borrow one from the vet practice. It can make a hell of a difference to the outcome with dressings. Failing that a big cardboard box that a washing machine or the like might come in with some wire on the front or even a wheelie bin on it's side with a fire guard over the front. Google pressure sores after veterinary dressing if you have the stomach for it. I have seen legs come off with dressings and I am not kidding.

I think a cat with a broken leg should be on cage rest, too. Any jumping will just make it worse and prevent healing. The cone or preventing her cleaning/licking is less an issue if it's not stitches/open skin. Did the vet not say she must be kept in a crate?

No she just said keep
Her in one room. Her bed is like a house and she’s been sleeping inside it. Everything she needs is within reach tbh I don’t think I have room for a crate unless I move all my furniture in the living room. I’ll ask around see if anyone has one.

I heard my vet nurse say they rented crates for a £20 deposit.