Dogs E-collar... ?

Question

My dog got neutered 7 days ago, and is currently wearing an E-collar, We got told he has to wear it for 10 days so he gets it off on monday.

The problem is he snapped his 1st E-collar when he was trying to attack a cat in the garden, and hes now on his 2nd e-collar, which has started to split at the back...

We tried taping up his other collar but it didnt work for long! if this new one starts to split, what should we do as hes only got 3 more days to go?

Lol yes he doesnt really notice its there!! which is half his problem he dragged the dryer and the microwave across the kitchen because it got hooked on there and he just carried on regardless ! lol

Answer 1

Hopefully he'll be fine. He should be pretty well healed up by now. If you notice him back there, distract him. Call your vet if it worries you. They will be happy to help you. Your dog sounds like it doesn't get it his way at all. LOL

Answer 2

The dog does not need to wear that collar for that long. If he was not licking or bothering the wound it should be healed up by now. My mom is a vet and she only provides one if needed.

PS It is much more important that you keep the dogs activity down. The stomach has three walls and there may not appear to be damage to the outer wall the inner layer could be ripped so no running around, no hopping up on the bed for at least ten days.

Answer 3

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The most important thing to remember about training the puppy during its first six months of life is that it must see you as the leader of the family pack. The essential thing is gaining the trust and the respect of the puppy from the beginning. You will not do this by allowing the puppy to do whatever it wants to do whenever it wants to do it. On the other hand, a certain amount of patience is required. Most people err in their early training by going to extremes one way or the other. Although you need to begin the basic training process at once, you can not expect your dog to do too much at first. Basic obedience training is fine and should include simple commands like sit, stay, and come. Remember that trying to teach the dog advanced obedience techniques when it is a puppy is much like trying to teach a five year old child algebra.

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Answer 4

Personally, I have never used an e-collar on any of my own dogs, or the foster dogs I've had spayed and neutered. I believe my vet uses glue instead of stitches and there seems to be very little irritation.

Regarding YOUR dog ;) he'll probably be fine without the e-collar. At this point he's probably pretty well healed, just keep an eye on him.

Answer 5

Perhaps just persevere, you're nearly there!

Not all dogs bother their stitches. Try the dog without the collar - just keep an eye on him. After 7 days the wound should not be sore anymore so it's likely he won't interfere with it. You should still put the collar on when you're not with him just to be safe, like overnight.

Chalice

Answer 6

could try stapeling it, or using duct tape, that usually works well. or get another e-collar. they'r eusually a lot shurdyer than that. and why is he wearing a collar anyway? is he a compulsive licker that he'd possibly infect or hurt his insision? usually vets will take a glance at your dog for free if you need to know if you can take a damaged peice of equipment off them early. call your vet and ask them. if the isision looks fine you should be able to take it off.

Answer 7

At our clinic, we don't even give the e-colar unless we notice them licking at it at the clinic or if the owner calls to say they are. I would take it off and if he starts licking at it, then you do need to put it back on for the remaining 3 days, but as long as he leaves it alone he should be fine. Good Luck.

Answer 8

Take it off and see if he messes with the stitches / incision. If he doesn't, leave it off. You also might try fashioning one out of cardboard and duct tape, but I'm thinking after a week he's pretty much healed & will not do himself any harm if he licks a bit.

Answer 9

Use ducktape just wrap it around the collar about 3-4 time and it shouldnt budge

Answer 10

I wouldn't worry too much you would just have to keep an eye on him so he don't lick the area too much but it would of pretty much healed now. If worried give vet a ring and ask.