A device for application on an animal for deterring the animal from wound
licking is provided. The device includes a flexible first layer of
material and a deterrent composition in contact with the flexible first
layer of material. A layer of adhesive is connected with the flexible
first layer of material, and a second layer of material is connected with
the layer of adhesive opposite the flexible first layer of material. A
method for deterring an animal from licking a wound is also provided.