Cones

[Chocolate Hero]

I know this is a stupid question but, Jethro is off for neutering tomorrow & we have been told he needs to wear a cone for a few days. now ive never had to use 1 in the past with the other dogs. How do they sleep in them? & also how do they fit in there crate with one on? i have images of walking in to find a pup with his head stuck in the door of his crate. 

[wendall]

Have a look at comfy collars, they are much more practical....

[Archie bean]

Archie didn't have a cone after neutering. They don't always bother with their wound so you might find that it won't be necessary. I did need one later when Archie had complications and needed a drain fitted. He didn't even seem to notice it, just slept normally but he has never used a crate. He did keep bashing into things (back of my legs - OUCH) though so I'm not sure how the crate would work. Years ago my dads dog got himself stuck trying to get under the bed with one on. He tweaked his back struggling to get out so I'd keep access to small spaces restricted. If the crate entrance is a tight squeeze then maybe the crate will be off limits. Fingers crossed he doesn't need it.

[Homebird]

Jessie had to wear a cone for a few days when she wouldn't stop licking the wound after a mammary tumour was removed.  She looked a bit sad and did get stuck in between furniture sometimes but she really didn't seem to mind it and slept well.  She didn't have a crate though.

I would post a picture but haven't joined photobucket yet - I am unsure about giving them my birthdate which they insist on for registering.

[Holly Berry]

Putting them in a babygrow is also popular. Ebony loved hers, I think as well as stopping her getting at the wound it was a comfort as it was like wearing a hug. If you put it on back to front, its easier to fasten and because the back is wider its not tight on the wound.

Here is Ebony modelling hers only a few hours after coming home from the vets. As you can see the op had no effect on her 



I made a slit so her tail could go through and obviously had to undo it so she could go to the toilet.

I think it was 3 for £5 from Tesco.

[debbiedaywalker]

I've just got a comfy collar from Amazon for Dylan, I think some pet stores supply them now as well, there's no way he would be able to move around in the cage with a cone on (he has to have 6 weeks cage rest after his elbow op on Wednesday).
Also when my bridge girl Tessa had to wear a cone after her spay (there wasn't any other choice then) she was really depressed and they're really uncomfortable to lie down on and they keep banging into things, also it stopped any air flow to her ear canal.
The only advantage with them (for her) was she could scoop up any nasties that she rolled in   and save them for later!
I hope Jethro's op all goes well tomorrow.

[elaine.e]

I bought William a comfy cone (different to a comfy collar) after his recent eye surgery because he hated wearing the normal plastic cone. It was much more comfortable for him and if he bumped into anything it didn't jolt his whole body as happens with the plastic cones, so he was more relaxed. He wore it for about 10 days and surprised me by coping very well. He's a confident dog but when it comes to his health he's a bit of a drama queen

http://www.viovet.co.uk/Pet_Store_Items-Dogs-Bandages_and_Wound_Dressings_Supports-Comfy_Cone/c158_3263_160_4250/category.html

I bought mine from Viovet and they were really helpful when I explained it was urgent and sent it 1st class so it arrived the next day. I think it's definitely worth the money and it's at the ready now in case I need it again for either dog.

[fenby]

Harvey didn't need anything after he was neutered, I just kept an eye on him but he left his wound alone 

[Homebird]

Well, with 2 new grandchildren I know what to do with some of the outgrown babygros - I will sneak a couple away for when the new puppy eventually has her spay op.  Will be much nicer than a cone, assuming it is fairly loose the air can still get to the wound.

What a good idea for Ebony.

[Chocolate Hero]

THanks guys, thats what i thought crate will be off limits (im sure he can take comfort elsewhere for a day or so) or do his im too warm so ill turn it into a bunk bed! Great idea on the baby grow. may try as i have to go into uni for a few hours on wed so i can be sure he's not licking the wound. Thanks for the comfy cone link may invest in 1 incase ever needed again aswell.

[twiceover2]

Another one here who didn't have a cone.  Barney didn't have anything and didn't show any interest in his wound so we were fine.  I'd see how he goes.

[Chocolate Hero]

were planning to see how he goes, have a cone the vets are giving us tomorrow & baby grow which he's just tried on as a just incase.

[maddy74]

We got one for Willow after her spay a collar that you blow up...not sure if it was a comfy collar? It reminded me of the blow up cushion you put at the back of your neck when going on a long journey. Luckily we didnt have to use it as she left the wound alone, she was a little star and surprised us  

[Sarah/G]

The Kong Cloud is good, chew proof and doesn't mark furniture.
It reminds me of a neck pillow for travelling