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What You Should Know About Dog Cone Collar

By Linda Wallace


There is a vast number of people who try to find dog supplies including cone collar online and some have more success than others. The main concerns when shopping online is the quality of the product and the price of the item. In most cases the people who are looking for supplies such as cone collar have had it recommended by a veterinary surgeon. This recommendation is usually after procedures such as the removal of sexual organs. These collars are ideal for using immediately after the procedure until the dog is a bit better.

These collars are normally worn for between ten days and to weeks. The first few days which the dog is wearing the dog cone collar they might be in a bit of pain and this can be shown in many ways. The way that this pain is show will vary between dog to dog depending on their personality.

There will be some dogs that just want to lie on their beds however there will be some who want to pretend that nothing is wrong. The dogs that want to lie on their bed will only really move to get food or water. Some dogs will interact in their normally way and then dance around when they notice that something is missing. There is some dogs that will whine and this is especially during the first couple of days. One of the hardest things about being a dog owner is watching the dog recover.

In a lot of cases stitches will have been used to close the incision which was made during the surgery. It is important to keep a close eye on the stitches and this is especially important if the dog is a licker.

It is normal for the dog to want to lick the surgical area, as this is a natural way to reduce pain and clean the area. Despite this being a natural reaction it can cause irritation therefore it is important to prevent the dog from licking. When dogs are left on their own they may even try to pull the stitches out and this can be dangerous and will therefore require immediate attention.

Removal of the stitches by the dog is not a good thing and immediate vet attention should be sought, which will mean that more anesthetic will need to be given. The dog exposure to anesthetic should be limited and this is one reason that it is not a good idea. The special collars will reduce the risk of biting or chewing at the affected area. These collars simply attach to the normal collar that the dog wears.

These collars will mean the dog is unable to reach its hind quarters and will therefore not be able to irritate the affected area.

These collars are available in a range of different sizes but they are pretty much the same and they can be purchased directly from the veterinary surgeon. In some cases it might be possible to purchase a cheaper one online but this will vary depending on where you get your dog supplies. Most dogs will not be very happy about wearing one of these collars but they are worth considering.




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