Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Significance Of Cones For Dogs After Surgery

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.

The cone shape of the e-collar is used to hinder the dog from reaching its hindquarters whenever it feels like licking and they are normally placed on top of the normal regular dog collar. In accordance with the variety in dog sizes and shapes the collars have been made to accommodate them all, the pet products outlets and the vet stores are stocked with the collars.

The changes are not taken very well by dogs and reactions are varied from dog to dog, with some opting for an endless struggle to free themselves of the collar to others relentlessly standing in an upright position up to a point of maximum exhaustion where they just pass out. As a dog owner some of these occurrences come as a package with the 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.

Since one can not stay with the dog an entire day to make sure that the wounds are cleaned and nursed to avoid any bacterial infection it is important to incorporate the use of collars. The dog could help relieve the pain by licking or chewing but this could also be the door way various bacterial and other hazard infections thus the e-collar plays a very major role of ensuring that the dog Is watched closely regardless of where it is.

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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