[NAGDU] The dreaded cone

[Lynette Kersey]

Hi Tracy,
My dog had surgery in March and I used the inflatable cone. I found it good during the day when I could supervise her. However, at night she was still able to reach her incision somehow. I think the cone would deflate just a bit during the day so she could reach.
I also sued a body suit that covered her surgery site. It was her abdomen. I liked it but it was snug so a bit of a pain to put on and remove.
If you get the inflatable cone, the one from amazon is better than the one from pet smart.
Thanks for the info about the Zen cone. I hope to never need another cone, but it’s nice to have the information.

Lynette
Character is doing the right thing when nobody’s looking.
C.J. Watts

> On Jul 25, 2023, at 5:21 AM, 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-----
> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione via 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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