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    Quote Originally Posted by rolodave View Post
    Put the cone on
    If he chews the bandage and tears the stitches you will have a lot of problems with infections.
    The Vet said that I only needed to keep the cone on if I wasn't going to be able to keep an eye on him to make sure he didn't mess with the bandage.

    As I posted he's only tried to lick at the bandage twice all day. To be honest I really don't think that he can actually reach to chew at it as his tongue barely reaches. But I am keeping a close eye on him. I'm retired and don't have any appointments and he goes with me wherever I go. I did make a quick run to the supermarket earlier today when we were heading home from the dog park and when I got back to the rig, I checked and his bandage was dry so he wasn't licking at it while I was inside. So I think we are good to go. I'll be sure to post if we do have a problem with him chewing or licking at it.
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    The antibiotics are probably causing his loose stools. Happens to humans too.

    I give my guys slippery elm when they get upset tummies or the runs. Takes about a day to set them straight.
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    Early morning playtime was quite animated today and pretty entertaining.
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    Well Travis had a visit at the Vet's today so they could check on his tail. While all of the internal stitches (I presume they will eventually dissolve) One or two of the external stitches had pulled loose so they re-stitched them and wanted me to keep the cone on him but once I told the Dr about how the so dramatically traumatized him he said, I'd done the right thing by not making him wear it.

    But he felt that something had to be done to keep him from it so I told him that my oldest daughter had told me about how her dog had some kind of an inflatable 'Doughnut' to keep her dog from being able to lick some stitches.

    So here's Travis with his new 'collar'. He doesn't seem to mind it too much but it's funny when he tries to fit in places he used to but can't. (Like under my computer desk while I'm sitting at it) Name:  no see smily.gif
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    I was charged $13 for the plastic cone when his tail was docked but N/C for the doughnut so I'm thinking it's just on loan as my bill was only for $19.50 for re-bandaging the tail. I found that they retail for about $25 so I'll make sure to have it cleaned and sanitized before I return it.

    I was surprised when the Dr told me that the external stitches would need to stay in for about another two weeks but as my dad used to say "Don't ask just anybody, ask somebody that knows something"
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    I am not sure about dogs, but they have soft cones for cats. you can fold them down at about eye level and it is enough to keep them from getting to the stiches but doesn't seem to bother them nearly as much. May be something to consider if you need it again. They also store easier than the plastic ones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by planeden View Post
    I am not sure about dogs, but they have soft cones for cats. you can fold them down at about eye level and it is enough to keep them from getting to the stiches but doesn't seem to bother them nearly as much. May be something to consider if you need it again. They also store easier than the plastic ones.
    Apparently the inflatable collar (ZenCollar) that Travis is wearing has been around for quite a while. Here's a link to the one he's got on right now.

    https://zenpetusa.com/products/recov...nal-procollar/
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    I used to wear one of those. On overseas flights it kept me from getting dis crazy temper. .
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    The grandpuppy Finn standing guard

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    Bit late to the party but sorry to see you had to get Travis' tail fixed Roy, but very happy to see that he's on the mend.

    It was in original condition, faded red, well-worn, but nice.
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    This new 'doughnut' is working out very well. He doesn't mind it at all.

    Found this funny---

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