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Elizabethan Collar For Dog
Elizabethan Collars and Bite Not Collars
Has your dog been recently spayed or neutered? Or
perhaps have suffered an injury? You probably were sent
home with a cone shaped Elizabethan collar to prevent
your dog from licking at his wound.
Elizabethan collars, or E-collars as they are sometimes
called, are made of hard plastic. They are fitted by
either lacing gauze or your dogs regular collar through
the openings and either tying the collar on or latching
your dogs collar.
Most often, your veterinary professionals will choose
the size and attach to E-collar to your dog. If you need
to purchase one yourself, it is important to make sure
you choose the correct size. Proper sizing does not only
entail matching the neck size, but also the size of the
cone.
The cone part Elizabethan collar needs to be long enough
that your dog cannot access his wounds, but short enough
so that he can eat and drink normally. If you find
yourself having problems with fitting an E-collar, ask
your veterinarian or pet professional for assistance.
Elizabethan collars are great tools to prevent your dog
from re-injuring himself. Dogs who wear E-collars are
still able to eat, drink, and move about normally. It
takes most dogs a few days to get used to their
Elizabethan collar, and it can be hard for the owner to
adjust to the collar as well. Dogs can find it difficult
to navigate their environment while wearing an E-collar
and can often run into walls or their owners legs.
Usually, veterinarians will recommend using the
Elizabethan collar for one to two weeks - sometimes more
depending on the nature of the injury. Oftentimes,
owners will remove the E-collar early because they feel
like their dog doesnt like it and will not lick his
wounds. This usually leads to the dog reopening his
wound or ripping out sutures. Re-injuries such as these
lead to many complications, such as additional bacterial
infections and longer healing times.
In some cases, the injuries caused by not complying with
the E-collar recommendation of your veterinarian can be
fatal. Elizabethan collars protect your dog from getting
at most wounds on his body in most cases, including ears
and eyes. Elizabethan collars are available in sizes for
all dogs. They are even available for cats and birds. It
is very important to follow your veterinarians advice
when using an Elizabethan collar.
Bite Not collars are another alternative to the
Elizabethan collar. They are similar to cervical collars
that humans wear after a neck injury. The Bite Not
collar allows your dog easier access to food and drink,
and it is much easier for your dog to maneuver around
the house while wearing one. The Bite Not collar will
still prevent your dog from accessing wounds on most
parts of his body with the exception of his eyes and
ears. The Bite Not collar is made from foam and plastic.
You can
order Bite Not collars through Dog.com; do a site
search for 'Bite Not Collar.' Many veterinarians also carry
them. The Bite Not collar is available for dogs that
weigh between 10 and 140 pounds. The Bite Not collar
also features a harness strap to prevent the collar from
coming loose.
Its very hard on both our dog and ourselves when they
are recovering from surgery or an injury, but it is nice
to know that there are options to help aid the healing
process.
About the Author
Jennifer MacRostie lives in Wisconsin with her husband
and their Border Collie and three cats. She is a
freelance writer and columnist for WOOF. She has worked
in the veterinary industry for four years. She is a new contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com
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