dog cones

[Catlady711]

I'm not sure if this is a good suggestion so anybody correct me if I'm wrong but maybe you could put some aloe vera on it or after sun burn stuff to help soothe the itching. Do you know what the scratching is from?

Putting creams/ointments on open wounds is generally NOT a good idea unless it's prescribed by the vet. Frequently those creams seal in moisture and actually encourage bacteria/infection to grow.


bell_peaches - sure hope the poster board works as a temporary e-collar. Hopefully your baby will stop scratching at it.

[borzoimom]

I made a E collar out of cardboard- and yes- duct tape.. lol.
Lotions would not help. It will encourage infection, as well as most also contain forms of alcohol which would sting. For dryness- a punctured Vitamin E capsule might help. However- stopping the problem would be better.
Keep us posted.. And I know what you mean by grey hair- the dogs will cause as much as kids sometimes. After this is done- if that be the case, treat yourself.. lol..

[bell_peaches]

I got her a real e- cone tonight. She hates me She keep ramming it into me trying to get me to take it off of her. I had to use gauze to tie it to her collar because as soon as I got it on her she would shake and shake her head and off it came. she is sitting next to me and hitting me constantly hoping I would get mad and take it off. I walked her and boy she did a job on my legs. She is doing it unperpous. LOL LOL I hope she gets use to it. I took it off for her dinner and water but now she is panting on me with her stinky breath and hitting me. I wanted to thank you all for all the advice you gave last night it saved me from rushing her back to the vet for an open eye. It is for her own good I hope she nows I love her. Boy have I put her through alot in the last month. Thank YOU all from the bottom of my heart. I did not know what to do for her last night.

[Love That Collie]

I got her a real e- cone tonight. She hates me She keep ramming it into me trying to get me to take it off of her. I had to use gauze to tie it to her collar because as soon as I got it on her she would shake and shake her head and off it came. she is sitting next to me and hitting me constantly hoping I would get mad and take it off. I walked her and boy she did a job on my legs. She is doing it unperpous. LOL LOL I hope she gets use to it. I took it off for her dinner and water but now she is panting on me with her stinky breath and hitting me. I wanted to thank you all for all the advice you gave last night it saved me from rushing her back to the vet for an open eye. It is for her own good I hope she nows I love her. Boy have I put her through alot in the last month. Thank YOU all from the bottom of my heart. I did not know what to do for her last night.

Tighten up the E Collar, you don't have it snug enough if she can shake it off. She will get used to it. Don't take it off of her when she eats. She WILL figure out to eat and drink with it on . If you take it off too many times then she will resent it all the more. Just take it off of her to clean it if you need to. Bailey had to wear one for TEN DAYS when he was neutered. He spent the first day or two trying to get it off then he stopped. He slept in it, ate in it, drank in it, played in it and it was 95 degrees outside then. I asked the Dr about taking it off of him when eating and drinking and she said "no" for the reasons I stated above. Good Luck.

[bell_peaches]

She tried to drink with it on outside and dumped the whole bowl. But I understand what you are saying and will leave it on her. I have my chair turned from her and she keeps hitting the back of the chair. LOL she is so mad.I got her a pretty red one. I wish my camera worked so I could show you all how she looks.

[bell_peaches]

she just went to the water bowl and drank. You were right but she is beating me up.LOL

[Love That Collie]

LOL.....yeah, Bailey ran into the walls a couple of times. I called his name one time and he turned quickly and banged into the door. When he figured out how to eat and drink he would lower the collar right down over the dish, come up for air and go back down for another bite. After he got used to it the darned thing bugged me more than it did him.

[Freedom]

Just catching up on this, sounds like you are set. The e-collar probably cost you a lot LESS at PetSmart than it would have at the vet's.

My cat, Dazzle, had one after his neutering. He mastered pulling it off over his head with his front paws in 20 seconds flat!

Best wishes for both of you!

[bell_peaches]

It cost me $17.00 for it.I had to buy it for an extra large neck 18 inches. she is a rolly polly. lol then when I was there I had to buy all three of them a cookie. She is sitting next to me panting really really heavy as if this is stressing her out having it on. But I will not take it off of her. once she figures out that I am not taking it off of her she will adjust. she keeps swinging her head expecting it to come off. I feel so sorry for her but it for her own good.