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The Possible Alternatives To Elizabethan Collar

By Christine Meyer


It is not necessary to make your pet endure the burdens associated with the "Cone of Shame" as it is often called. Well, it is true that the collars may work well for some breeds of dogs and cats, unfortunately though, they are not that comfortable for the majority of pets. It is even surprising why the vets often think of them as the first option for an injured dog as a means of preventing it from aggravating its wounds. There are several alternatives to Elizabethan collar that you can buy after the surgical procedure.

Although essential in these types of situations, there are drawbacks of having to live with an animal that has one of these devices around their necks. If you have a larger or energetic dog they will bang into everything with this cone knocking over things on tables, running into doors, and creating general havoc while they go through their daily routines.

If it is in the summer and you have shorts on; watch out because they will run into the back of your legs and the edges of the cone smart. In general, they do not like wearing these and although they do get used to it you will still have a fight on your hands to get it back on after the initial wearing. These have to be worn while the healing takes place which means your pet could be wearing this for weeks at a time.

There is such desperation that people often make their own protective devices, an effort to afford your special doggy some more comfort and well-being. This is a tribute to how many people love their animals so much they would go to these lengths.

The healing process and the mood are correlated. The traditional options are also said to limit the peripheral vision which makes it bump on the furniture and have trouble going through the door opening. The E-collars are also soft and easily get punctured by some cats and most dogs. When punctured or torn, you may be forced to make a trip to the vet or consider some other options.

There is a collar that is made of similar plastic to the traditional cone with padding inside. This device fits over the neck and is wise to cover most of the neck area restricting the animal from bending its head back to reach any part of the body. In addition, there is a strap that goes around the chest area right behind the front legs that adds an additional movement restriction. The animal may be able to reach the tail area, but this is a good design that works. You do not have the cone extension to deal with and it is more comfortable for the animal.

There are also other options that are equally effective, soft and are not prone to tear. When used with the right breed, they pet quickly learns to live with it and resume its daily routine without being stressed up. This in, turn promotes a quick healing process and a happy pet in the process.

Since you will likely have to put up with the infamous cone collar at some point you should research and have an alternative cone in hand. They are all very reasonable and from my personal experience are well worth the money for you, your home and your pet.




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