In the event where the vet recommends, and proceeds to accomplish, the removal of a sexual organ of a dog, it is important to ensure that the wound accrued from the surgery is kept clean. The dog is likely to feel some itchiness around the affected area and be tempted to lick which might cause irritation and the spread of bacteria around it. Cones for dogs that have just undergone surgery do help mitigate the chances of the dog licking the fresh wound which in most cases is a precursor to biting or chewing.
Cone shaped, the e-collars are placed on top of the regular dog collar, the dogs hindquarters is not reachable considering the size and shape of the e-collar in case it feels like licking. They are readily available and indifferent sizes to fit in the wide variety of dog size and shape, vets have them in their stores and so does the pet products outlet.
The changes are not taken very well by dogs and reactions are varied from dog to dog, with some opting for an endless struggle to free themselves of the collar to others relentlessly standing in an upright position up to a point of maximum exhaustion where they just pass out. As a dog owner some of these occurrences come as a package with the surgery.
Dogs can get very unpredictable with surgery like turning a dog in a chewer thus it is important to have the e-collar in place before the dog gets home from the vet. It does not just mitigate licking but also help in the whole healing process of the dog.
Both the pet and the owner are very scared in the first days after the surgery and the burden of having to put that collar on the dog doe not make the situation any better but for recovery sake they both bear it painfully. Licking of the wounds and the bladder check should be given equal attention but then again the e-collar eases up the work on the licking part.
The collars can be made of plastic, synthetic materials or basically clothing material. The material can have a significant effect on the behavior of the dog, for instance, dogs with plastic e-collars tend to be more aggressive and ever struggling to remove the collar. It is in that case important to determine the collar that will work best for a particular dog.
The stitched area is normally very septic, the usual cleaning during the day can not guarantee that the wound will stay clean and not be contaminated with bacteria. Dogs lick, bite or chew their wounds for soothing the pain or basically cleaning but their tongues could bring hazards results if not closely watched which makes the e-collar very essential.
In most occasions the collar looks like a way of punishing the dog but it is indeed an unspoken way of appreciating, caring and being there for the dog. The recovery process does not come with a few setbacks.
Cone shaped, the e-collars are placed on top of the regular dog collar, the dogs hindquarters is not reachable considering the size and shape of the e-collar in case it feels like licking. They are readily available and indifferent sizes to fit in the wide variety of dog size and shape, vets have them in their stores and so does the pet products outlet.
The changes are not taken very well by dogs and reactions are varied from dog to dog, with some opting for an endless struggle to free themselves of the collar to others relentlessly standing in an upright position up to a point of maximum exhaustion where they just pass out. As a dog owner some of these occurrences come as a package with the surgery.
Dogs can get very unpredictable with surgery like turning a dog in a chewer thus it is important to have the e-collar in place before the dog gets home from the vet. It does not just mitigate licking but also help in the whole healing process of the dog.
Both the pet and the owner are very scared in the first days after the surgery and the burden of having to put that collar on the dog doe not make the situation any better but for recovery sake they both bear it painfully. Licking of the wounds and the bladder check should be given equal attention but then again the e-collar eases up the work on the licking part.
The collars can be made of plastic, synthetic materials or basically clothing material. The material can have a significant effect on the behavior of the dog, for instance, dogs with plastic e-collars tend to be more aggressive and ever struggling to remove the collar. It is in that case important to determine the collar that will work best for a particular dog.
The stitched area is normally very septic, the usual cleaning during the day can not guarantee that the wound will stay clean and not be contaminated with bacteria. Dogs lick, bite or chew their wounds for soothing the pain or basically cleaning but their tongues could bring hazards results if not closely watched which makes the e-collar very essential.
In most occasions the collar looks like a way of punishing the dog but it is indeed an unspoken way of appreciating, caring and being there for the dog. The recovery process does not come with a few setbacks.
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