Saturday, December 26, 2015

A Guide To The 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 will usually be worn for between ten and fourteen days. The first couple of days that the dog is wearing the dog cone collar they will probably have some pain to contend with and this will take on many forms. The forms of pain will depend on the personality of your dog and will therefore vary from one dog to another.

There are some dogs who will just want to lie on their bed and will only move to get food or water. Other dogs will try to continue as normal but they will dance about when they notice that something is wrong. There is some dogs that whine a bit and this is certainly the case during the initial few days but its normal and will settle down. One of the most difficult things about owning a dog is watching them recover from surgery.

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 special collars are available in a wide range of sizes but they are generally the same and can be purchased from the vet. It may be possible to get a cheaper one online and this will depend on where you purchase your dog supplies. As you can image most of the dogs who need to wear one of these will not be happy about it however the cone collar is certainly worth considering.




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