[nagdu] Ben and the cone

[Lyn Gwizdak]

Hah, I wouldn't take the collar off until the stitches are removed. 
Depending on vigilance in watching him is futile - dogs are very sneaky when 
it comes to chewing stuff.  He could chew the stitches out and leave an open 
wound that will get infected.  All dogs will lick wounds and pick out the 
stitches.  Stitches itch and that is why the vet puts the cone on in the 
first place.

It's only a few days so just not work him until the stitches are out and the 
doctor says the cone can come off.  Not being able to work a dog after 
surgery is something you plan for unless it is an emergency.  The dog needs 
to rest - just like we do after surgery.  You want the dog to heal with as 
little complications as possible.

Lyn and Landon
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chantel Cuddemi" <jawsgirl87 at gmail.com>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 12:05 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Ben and the cone


> Tracy,
>
> Motley had to wear the cone when he broke his nail a few months ago. I
> finally just had to forego using the collar because it interfered with his
> guidework and everything else.
>
> Best advice I can give you  is to take the collar off and watch Ben to 
> make
> sure he doesn't likc his bandages or anything.
>
> Hth,
>
> Chantel and Motley.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
> Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2013 10:19 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Ben and the cone
>
> We brought Ben home last night from the vet, and he's fine, except he has 
> to
>
> wear the Elizabethan collar, the big cone around his head.  I think it's
> bumming him out.  When it bangs on something, he tends to stop and think
> he's stuck.  I don't know if being a guide dog is making it worse.  Maybe 
> he
>
> thinks banging things is a problem, because it's a problem when he bangs 
> me
> into something.  The poor dear is having some trouble relieving, because 
> he
> can't get in a good sniff without the cone banging on the ground or the
> bushes. And it seems to catch when he's going up and down steps, and our
> house has plenty of steps. What he really needs is goggles, like Snoopy!
> I don't think I can get his harness on over the cone either, though I'll
> give it a try.  So, even though he seems chipper and ready to go, he may
> have a week off.
> If anyone has any advice about the cone, let me know.
> Tracy
>
>
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