dancinbcs Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've never had a dog worry about the stitches from any surgery and since I started asking for minimal clipping, have never even had them worry about clipper rash. Some vet nurses get very carried away and shave a much larger area than they need to and this just increases the problems with clipper rash. I have also never had a dog need an e-collar but they have always had someone home with them. If I had to leave them unattended for any length of time I would put one on. The only dog I have known to rip stitches out was after a caesar but you cannot put an e-collar on a nursing bitch. Sadly in that case the damage was so extensive that the bitch died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flame ryder Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 When I got our dog done, we purchased one from the vet....$5.00. They want $25 - I'd rather make one if need be. Far out that's expensive!..it's just a piece of plastic, and looks to be disposable, but I have kept it anyway...just in-case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gertrude139 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I paid $27 for one when my girl was spayed, it lasted all of 4 days until there was no more plastic left to gaffa tape... litterly I'm not joking she tore the thing to shreds. I wouldn't bother with it. None of the rescues I deal with get the collars and none of them have ripped their stiches out yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've never needed one for any of my dogs whatever the injury or operation. If you are home all day with her you might not need one either, and like you say, if she starts licking at it, you can always get one later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sares Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 my girl never needed one when she was spayed... She didnt even notice she had stitches. The thing that concerned me the most was keeping her from running around like a mad thing. We had a crate but you cant keep them in the crate all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I've desex about 30 pugs and my own have also had surgery over the years. None have ever needed to wear an Elizabethan collar. I would be prepared to buy one, but would take a watch and see approach first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasels Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I was sure Chess would need an E. collar after she got stitches from an attack last year, because she is a very busy/fussy dog and I think I recall reading she had trouble with her stitches after desexing at the shelter. We bought one but never put it on because she was under constant supervision - she sleeps next to me and I woke up two or three times to licking, said "no Chess", and that was the end of it. If you are there to supervise I wouldn't worry. Also we paid about $5 too, $25 seems pretty excessive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 None of mine have needed one after desexing, however Diesel is a dog that tends to 'worry' things, so that irritations which are small very quickly (as in the space of hours or overnight) then become disasters as he chews huge holes in himself! I have an elizabethan collar for him for such occasions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 None of mine have needed one after desexing, however Diesel is a dog that tends to 'worry' things, so that irritations which are small very quickly (as in the space of hours or overnight) then become disasters as he chews huge holes in himself! I have an elizabethan collar for him for such occasions. Mosley is like this, he's had to wear an E collar quite a few times *rolleyes* OP if she will be supervised I'd just wait and see if she needs one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Never ever used one for spaying ,only had one for eye suregery & that was a requirement that we also agreed with. We have a vet clinic here that insists on them as part of there care package .The funny part is you can go to the shop down the raod & buy one for half the price & the actual correct size. A good vet who does a good job rarely requires a bucket,yes some dogs can be a one of a kind . The dogs hate them ,the wrong size makes drinking hard . You can buy dog neck braces which stops there heck from turning & still allows drinking & laying comfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Never needed & would not put one on an animal as a matter of course. Its not nice for them Wait & see what she does. Probably nothing. Sometimes if it seems to be bothering them its the piece of thread they are sewn up with has been left a bit too long & is poking them when they curl up. If so just snip it a bit shorter with small scissors facing away from the dog obviously. Edited February 27, 2013 by Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 A neighbour once urgently needed one for her silky terrier .... I found a square firm piece of foam..about 3cm thick ..cut an X in the middle .. and slipped it on over his head Full field of vision ..he ate & drank normally , and didn't have to worry about knocking it hard :) he didn't mind it one bit either ..and it lasted just enough days to keep his wound dry & clean :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnsunshine Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 My dog got desexed last friday and there was an infection last night. it wasn't from her biting her stitches but it was from being too active and jumping/running around alot. so now she's wear the collar all the time to make sure that she doesn't get uncomfortable and start licking it or biting at it. it might be good to hire one from the vet (if you can) in case you might need one? better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florise Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) I made my own with a long sports sock filled with foam beans from an old bean bag. I sewed the other end closed when filled, and stitched some velcro on each end to hold it around the dogs neck. It doubled as a bring your own pillow. I wonder if one of those curved neck rests could be used in a similar way? Edited February 27, 2013 by KaseyC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Some pretty resourceful DOLers here :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 I wonder if one of those curved neck rests could be used in a similar way? probably ..I just have a fear of millions of tiny polystyrene balls everywhere!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You could think of it as purchasing something which you may need in the future, and which is handy to have in your first aid cupboard. You never know when you might need it for something. I actually bought 3! :laugh: A 'normal' plastic one, then a soft cone ('the Comfy cone', our favourite) and a 'blow up' ProCollar. And PP is using them quite often because of flea dermatitis. Hope your girl will be ok! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mashlee08 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You could get intradermal stitches done to reduce the chances of her pulling anything out? My vet tried to send me home with a cone when I didn't want one and she kept advancing on Indie (who is terribly shy and doesnt like new things, hated the cone) with the cone trying to put it on her after I asked her repeatedly to stop because she was freaking her out. I have a cloud collar for Indie if I ever need it since she gets allergies and sometimes needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 (edited) Never used one and have owned 4 female dogs that have been speyed and have 1 more to go and she will not be a bucket head either! Years and years ago they weren't around and people got by just fine. I personally find them cruel but each to their own, I have never owned a dog so obsessed with their suture line i'd probably change my tune if my dog was causing themselves harm. Edited February 27, 2013 by donatella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrm88 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Wow your all very lucky. I'd say 50-60% of our patients decide to lick/fuss at their stitches. If you have seen an animal eviscerate itself (which I have seen twice), cause a gaping wound which needs to be sutured again or cause a bad infection, you would understand our concern and why we may push for the elizabethan collars for certain pets. I do not believe every dog requires an elizabethan collar though. Also please remember, the general public (not as dog savvy as your average dol'er) do not understand the consequences if their dog "just licks a little at night". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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