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Monday, 25 November 2013
Comfort factor
Anyone know of a more comfortable option to the cone of shame for dogs?
Hi there. May or may not help. Depending on injury or op the dog has, try a cotton tee shirt.....I used one successfully on our rottie when she was spayed. Secured it by tying in a knot at the end of the material. :)
I guess it depends what needs protecting. If it's the belly then a thundershirt would work, they are really soft so shouldn't hurt the wound but really thick and close fitting so a dog couldn't chew through them. Legs and feet I've tried different protective things and nothing stays in very well. Bums I suppose doggy nappies might work. I have seen blow up versions kind off like water wings that go round the neck before. Lol but in the shape of a ring. They looked much more comfortable but I don't know where I saw them....Sorry someone else might though.x
I have a 'Comfy Collar' for my two JRT crosses. It is like a blow up rubber ring (with a strong cover) that wraps round your dogs neck and uses velcro to fix it shut. Several companies make them. Check out this link http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=comfy%20collar&sprefix=comfy+collar%2Caps%2C397&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acomfy%20collar
Kong do a cloud collar that makes it hard for the dog to turn it's head to get to injury sites. There's also a soft-e collar. If you go to somewhere like Amazon and search for recovery collars quite a few are available.
I am quite late seeing this and know it has already featured in the magazine but I hope you see this reply anyway. One of our best sellers is the Medical Pet Shirt. Lots of people are using them as an alternative to the cone http://www.dfordog.co.uk/medical-pet-shirts.html or there is a soft, flexible cone called the Trimline which you may like to try http://www.dfordog.co.uk/trimline-recovery-collar.html
I believe you can get large fabric rolls now that are much more comfortable and will still stop a dog from chewing at a wound.
ReplyDeleteHi there. May or may not help. Depending on injury or op the dog has, try a cotton tee shirt.....I used one successfully on our rottie when she was spayed. Secured it by tying in a knot at the end of the material. :)
ReplyDeleteDepending what area is involved i use and old t shirt or a boys vest. I also rub clove oil around the area. My dogs hate the taste
ReplyDeleteA measly few minuets or so isolated in a boring room on the dog's own would be ideal. Don't leave the dog for too long however as it won't learn.
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DeleteNo idea if they work or not but inflatable Comfy Collars look like a good alternative:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.comfycollars.co.uk/
Hi you can get collars that are a bit like human neck braces, but these only work if the wound is around the hind quarters
ReplyDeleteI guess it depends what needs protecting. If it's the belly then a thundershirt would work, they are really soft so shouldn't hurt the wound but really thick and close fitting so a dog couldn't chew through them.
ReplyDeleteLegs and feet I've tried different protective things and nothing stays in very well.
Bums I suppose doggy nappies might work.
I have seen blow up versions kind off like water wings that go round the neck before. Lol but in the shape of a ring. They looked much more comfortable but I don't know where I saw them....Sorry someone else might though.x
I have a 'Comfy Collar' for my two JRT crosses. It is like a blow up rubber ring (with a strong cover) that wraps round your dogs neck and uses velcro to fix it shut.
ReplyDeleteSeveral companies make them. Check out this link http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_12?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=comfy%20collar&sprefix=comfy+collar%2Caps%2C397&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acomfy%20collar
http://www.comfycollars.co.uk this is sooo much better than the Victorian collar. good luck!
ReplyDeleteKong do a cloud collar that makes it hard for the dog to turn it's head to get to injury sites. There's also a soft-e collar. If you go to somewhere like Amazon and search for recovery collars quite a few are available.
ReplyDeleteOlwen Turns Behaviourist Cloverleaf Canine Centre
I am quite late seeing this and know it has already featured in the magazine but I hope you see this reply anyway. One of our best sellers is the Medical Pet Shirt. Lots of people are using them as an alternative to the cone http://www.dfordog.co.uk/medical-pet-shirts.html or there is a soft, flexible cone called the Trimline which you may like to try http://www.dfordog.co.uk/trimline-recovery-collar.html
ReplyDeleteBy the way, someone above mentioned legs. These are perfect and won't fall off http://www.dfordog.co.uk/protective-pet-sleeve-front-leg.html
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