Friday, August 19, 2016

Tricks For Assisting Your Pet When They Have A Dog Cone Collar

By Joyce Bell


Your pet can get injured to the extent that it needs medical care or surgery. When this happens, it may have to wear a dog cone collar to help it recover faster. This is because most animals tend to chew or scratch wounds. This can make it harder for them to recover fast. Since a lot of animals don't like wearing this chocker, there are a number of things that you can do to make this easier for them.

Eating and drinking can turn out to be quite messy. For this reason, put newspapers on the ground around the area where the dog's feeding bowl is placed. This will make it easier for you to clean up afterwards. It will also help you to be more patient with your dog and not get mad at him for messing up the place. Ensure that the bowl the dog is eating from is large enough for the chocker to go into it, so that the dogs head can comfortably fit in to eat when eating.

Consider taking off the chocker when your pet is not feeding. However, you have to closely supervise him, so that he does not end up scratching himself. Put it back on after he has finished eating or drinking. Alternatively, if you don't have a lot of time to take the chocker on and off, you can just let your pet feed with the chocker on, they will eventually get the hang of it after a couple of tries.

Put the feeding dish into an elevated area. This will prevent your pet from bumping the choker on the floor when feeding. It would also help if you kept the feeding bowl away from the wall or counter tops when eating.

Make adjustments to the bedding of your pet. This is because it will be hard for them to lie down with the accessory on. If having a pillow will make them more comfortable, let them use it. Your pet may also find it more comforting if their bed leans against the wall.

Make it possible for the animal to walk around your house and compound without bumping its head on things. Move away any objects or furniture that will be on its way. You can also lead it around the house, especially when navigating tough areas, such as when it's going through entrances.

Ensure that the choker the animal gets fits. If it is very big, it will be too bulky. If it is too small, it may be quite tight for the dog, therefore uncomfortable.

You have to be really patient with your pet, since the experience of wearing the chocker is not easy for it too. Give him a bit of attention to make sure that he is coping well. You can also give him a couple of treat when he is wearing the collar to make him feel better.




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