Poor Star ~

Cinder had a case of "the Itchies" on her belly a couple years ago.
Don't think Doc Mike ever knew exactly WHAT it was, but we tried
Benadryl for a week or two, and when that had no effect,
she got a shot, some antibiotics, and I think a steroid pill to help
reduce the itching. The "combo approach" worked -
she stopped scratching & licking, and the condition cleared up
completely in 2 weeks.

I know her took a "scraping" on both visits; but found NO "critters, bugs,
or fungi" either time. He admitted treating "itches & rashes" was
a bit like a crap shoot.

And here's something two of my FurKids have worn >>>


It's called the BiteNot Collar - and although it LOOKS a lot
worse than an Elizabethan style collar - it really is NOT!
I've had two dogs wear one - and they both adjusted in short order to it.

If it's put on "tightly enough" - they can NOT bend their neck enough to
get their mouth on anything except their toes!
BIG advantage over the darn CONE is they can eat, drink, and RUN
without jamming the cone into things. Star might appreciate one
of these more than the Cone!

Here's the Manufacturer >>>
http://www.bitenot.com
Under "Suppliers" there is a list of Distributors.
And here's a supplier not shown that lists Prices >>
http://www.vetamerica.com

And a couple of reviews >>>
"Restraining Collar Information:

Does your dog have a hot spot or other injury that requires a restraining type collar? Many vets recommend using the Elizabethan collar, a cone shaped collar that sticks out so that the dog cannot reach the offending wound. There is another alternative to this collar though that makes it possible for the dog to still guide and be restrained from chewing on injury sites.
The collar is called the “Bite-Not Collar.” For more information or to order the collar through your vet, contact:

Bite-Not collar
1032 Irving St., 446,
San Francisco, CA 94122;
phone, 415-665-1598; 800-424-8366; www.bitenot.com


Humane Society US Review
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Feel Better, soon, Star!

/s/ Phred
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