Why Use Cones For Dogs After Surgery?

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By Annabelle Holman


In the event where the vet recommends, and proceeds to accomplish, the removal of a sexual organ of a dog, it is important to ensure that the wound accrued from the surgery is kept clean. The dog is likely to feel some itchiness around the affected area and be tempted to lick which might cause irritation and the spread of bacteria around it. Cones for dogs that have just undergone surgery do help mitigate the chances of the dog licking the fresh wound which in most cases is a precursor to biting or chewing.

Cone shaped, the e-collars are placed on top of the regular dog collar, the dogs hindquarters is not reachable considering the size and shape of the e-collar in case it feels like licking. They are readily available and indifferent sizes to fit in the wide variety of dog size and shape, vets have them in their stores and so does the pet products outlet.

The introduction of another collar is not taken very lightly by the dog thus some reactions are bound to be noticed which vary among dogs, some dog just fight with the collar trying to remove it while others assume a different method of standing upright in rebellion until they wear off and pass out in exhaustion.dog owners know that this is the price of owning a dog that has undergone surgery.

Dogs can get very unpredictable with surgery like turning a dog in a chewer thus it is important to have the e-collar in place before the dog gets home from the vet. It does not just mitigate licking but also help in the whole healing process of the dog.

Both the pet and the owner are very scared in the first days after the surgery and the burden of having to put that collar on the dog doe not make the situation any better but for recovery sake they both bear it painfully. Licking of the wounds and the bladder check should be given equal attention but then again the e-collar eases up the work on the licking part.

The collars can be made of plastic, synthetic materials or basically clothing material. The material can have a significant effect on the behavior of the dog, for instance, dogs with plastic e-collars tend to be more aggressive and ever struggling to remove the collar. It is in that case important to determine the collar that will work best for a particular dog.

Its virtually impossible to ensure that the wounds of the dog are clean all day long since dogs are not famous for lazing around in one place, as part of the solution e-collars ensure that the dog does not infect itself by licking, biting or chewing the wound. This is done to ease up the pain as well as clean the wound but it is proven to be a doorway for various bacteria and other infections. To ensure that this is adhered to, e-collars act on behalf of the eyes of the owner all day.

It might seem, at least to the dog, like it is being punished but the use of e-collar is a way of showing care and attention to the well being of the dog. Retaliation will be significant but it is worthwhile.




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