[NAGDU] The dreaded cone

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A friend mentioned there's also an inflatable cone.  Has anyone used that?
How was it?
Tracy


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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Susan Jones via NAGDU
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 7:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] The dreaded cone

Tracy and listers,

Those soft cones are wonderful; but there are certain situations in which
they cannot be used.  For example, my dog had a mast cell tumor removed from
his right knee.  A soft collar would have allowed him to get his mouth to
his knee, and therefore could not be used.  The hard plastic cone was
somewhat flexible, and he did very well with it.  Still, we were both glad
when it was off for good!

Kind regards,
Susan & Topher

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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
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Subject: [NAGDU] The dreaded cone

If something happens so your dog has to wear the dreaded "cone of shame", I
recommend getting the Zen cone.  Instead of being a big, stiff piece of
plastic, it is made of what feels like raincoat cloth panels alternating
with clear plastic panels.  The dog can see through the plastic panels, and
the cloth makes it much more flexible. 

 

While I was away this weekend, my retired guide Krokus was bitten by a dog
while he was out for a walk with my husband.  He had to get stitches, and he
has to wear the cone for a couple weeks.  Jerry says Krokus was much more
comfortable as soon as he changed to the Zen cone.  Now he can lie in his
usual corner, or walk upstairs to his other favorite spot.  He had trouble
doing either of those things with the stiff cone because it kept banging
into the wall or the stairs.  He seems more comfortable lying down, too.
And it's not so uncomfortable for me too, when he bumps me with the cone.  

It cost something to change, but it was worth it.  

The bite is very near Krokus's eye, so we're very glad it wasn't much worse.
And the biter's owner has been very decent, taking Jerry and Krokus to the
vet, paying the vet bill, which was considerable, and helping Jerry get to
Petco to get the better cone.

Tracy

 

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