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So much more comfy than a traditional Elizabethan collar
Hallelujah! Big bravo to whoever invented these blow up collars for dogs. They are so much less cumbersome and more comfortable than traditional Elizabethan collars. Back when I was a vet tech, I saw so many miserable dogs in e-collars, but these blow-up ones are so much easier for the dogs to get used too. (And no more bruised and scratched legs for the humans)
I recommend theses to my dog training clients and we’ve found they work for most dogs, although dogs with long snouts or long bodies may still be able to reach belly wounds or tail problems.
As always, give plenty of encouragement when training your dog to wear one. I highly recommend buying one BEFORE you need it and working with your dog to acclimate him/her. Just think of it as one more tool in your “K9 wound management kit”. Young dogs or dogs who have not had proper training with these MAY possibly be able to remove or damage it, but dogs who are comfy with the sensation of wearing one, usually have no issues.
One of my dogs is wearing one right now due to a knee injury, and yet she’s calm and comfy in this collar and she’s just about to doze off.
July 2018 · Pet Supplies · verified purchase