Tuesday, 29 July 2014

Why Use Cones For Dogs After Surgery?

By Annabelle Holman


If a dog has to have its sexual organ removed with recommendation from the vet, the wound sustained thereafter should kept clean and free from infections. After the surgery, the private area is bound to feel itchy prompting the dog to lick causing more irritation and the possible contraction of bacterial infections. To lower the possibility of biting or chewing the fresh stitches, Cones for dogs recovering from surgery are adequately used.

The e-collars are cone shaped and they are fitted to the normal dog collar, due to the size and shape, the dog is unable to reach its hindquarters in case of the irritation. The collars come in various size depending on the size of dog in question, they are relatively cheap and can be obtained at any pet products outlet including the vets.

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.

It is important to purchase the collar in advance since, even though not all dogs are chewers, in that condition they are quite unpredictable. The cone is not merely a method to avoid licking but also a part and parcel of the healing process of the dog.

The first few days after surgery are very scary to both the pet and the owner and with the e-collar issue? It does not get any worse, but with it being the sure way to quick recovery they both just to bear with it. The urinating process of the dog should be monitored regularly as well as the licking of the wounds which in this case is catered for by the e-collar.

E-collars are made from varied materials ranging from plastic, synthetic to cotton. The material used in a certain collar is more than likely going to affect the behavior of the dog, for example, dogs that have plastic collars are more aggressive and defensive as compared to dogs with the other types. This means that collar material affects the behavior of a dog significantly.

The stitched area is normally very septic, the usual cleaning during the day can not guarantee that the wound will stay clean and not be contaminated with bacteria. Dogs lick, bite or chew their wounds for soothing the pain or basically cleaning but their tongues could bring hazards results if not closely watched which makes the e-collar very essential.

Unless otherwise the e-collar could pass for a punishment to the dog but considering the help the collar offers it would be crude to deny that it is a form of caring and appreciation to the dog. The recovery of the dog is more important.




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