[NAGDU] The dreaded cone

[Danielle Sykora]

I finally invested in one of the soft cones similar to the one Tracy
described after using the plastic cones a few times. I found the soft
cone worked just as well. I much prefer having the dog bump into
humans or furniture with the soft cone.

I also tried one of those doughnut type collars. That didn't work for
that particular dog. She was flexible enough to reach the spot even
with the collar on.

I'm glad Krokus is doing well. Such a scary experience.

Danielle

On 7/25/23, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> A friend mentioned there's also an inflatable cone.  Has anyone used that?
> How was it?
> Tracy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> NAGDU
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 1:08 PM
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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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