We are having a rough night.

[Texasgal]

Last edited Sun Aug 13, 2017, 10:56 PM - Edit history (1)

Bailee ate her safety cone.. Literally chewed it to pieces. She was a bit upset today and nipped my finger. I know she is uncomfortable and maybe be in some pain?

It's 9:00 PM and I am not sure what to do about the cone. I've read online that I can tie a sheet or blanket lightly around her neck? I just do not want her to eat her stitches.

Any ideas?

[elleng]

1. Heard about a soft cone recently.

Probably to late, but https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-ecollars

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. You might try one of these:

https://www.chewy.com/kong-cloud-collar-dogs-cats-x-small/dp/47471?utm_source=google-product&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hg&utm_content=KONG&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8b_MBRDcARIsAKJE7lnYiUDE0FaITqEOP7xE4LYgWgIoTH9sY5HVC52yK7saMq9Z6n-YTJYaAmdLEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[bullimiami]

15. I was going to suggest that too. Better than cone.

Had one on our 7 lb doxie hat had stitches she wouldn't leave be

[Thinkingabout]

3. Wow, how did she eat her cone? I have only had the cone on one, she did not like it but

I had to do this. Thought I was going to have to cage her if I was not successful in getting her sister from getting the stitches out, Good Luck

[Texasgal]

6. I have no idea how she did it

I was cleaning around the house today and noticed that she had gnawed it almost off!

[lapfog_1]

4. For just tonight

go to a wallmart and see if you can buy a muzzle. Not my first choice but better than an emergency visit to the vet.

[Texasgal]

5. headed that way now.

Tomorrow morning I'll head out to get her a new cone. UGH.

I put her in her kennel... it's a large kennel but she cannot turn around in it so maybe she'll be okay while I run to wally world.

[lapfog_1]

7. best of luck...

I do cat rescues so you need to have last second options.

[Texasgal]

12. Thank you!

Off to the dreaded wally world... I just dosed her a tramadol and maybe that will calm her down.

[procon]

8. Sounds like the cone was too small, it should extend several inches out from her muzzle.

Can you pick up a larger cone from the vet? Otherwise there are alternatives to the cone of shame that you can buy, but some of the designs might be something you could easily custom make at home.

Check this:

Also:

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Pet-Supplies-Dog-Recovery-Collars-Cones/zgbs/pet-supplies/2975395011

[Texasgal]

10. THIS!

Yes... this is what I was reading about. I think I still run up to wally world but I'll do this as well.

Thank you!!!!

[rainy]

9. They make doggie onesies for

dogs that just got fixed to keep them from messing with stitches. They worked for my Stevie

[procon]

14. I did that for my kitty using a toddler size T-shirt.

I just cut a couple of slits for the back legs which also keeps the shirt in place over the stitches. I had to use a safety pin to make the neck opening tighter, and another one on the back to keep the shirt snug. It worked great and she seemed to ignore it once she figured she couldn't do an licking.

[rainy]

11. They make doggie onesies for

dogs that just got fixed to keep them from messing with stitches. They worked for my Stevie

[irisblue]

13. When princess peanut chewed off her clear e collar

I put her in one of my old t-shirts, duct taped the heck out of it, only on the t-shirt and then made a fast trip to a pet store with her to get a better collar. Duct tape wasn't easy to chew thru. Since she was part greyhound they got a Martindale collar with a soft cloth restraint that went over her shoulders and clicked locked shut on the back of the neck.
Dagws!🐶

[sinkingfeeling]

16. My dog ate up 4 cones when he had cancer. He had to wear it for

3 months before we decided to amputate his leg. He just started at the edge and gnawed back.

[ginnyinWI]

17. I don't know where her stitches are, but

Is it possible to put some kind of sweater on her to cover them up, just for tonight at least?

[shenmue]

18. Hugs