LadyBailey Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Bailey is starting to feel better, hence the licking of her entire body. She is oozing a little at her stitches and is licking them. Any tips on how to cover that area with a t-shirt or something? She will lick through any sort of cream or spray, so that's not even an option. I have order some EMT spray, but it won't be in until next Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Eva, Can you put a large tshirt on her? Put her front legs thru the arms and her head thru the neck of the tshirt. I have to keep a long sleeved tshirt on Mickey for a lick granuloma. I put one leg in then his head and then the other leg. Edited August 8, 2008 by Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 tshirt, tie or cut if needed to adjust so she can't get to the incision. It kept Dallas away from hers when she had stomach surgery. I'm also guessing she will not be feeling well for awhile and not as active. It took Dallas about 6 weeks to return to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBailey Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 I'll try the t-shirt, but the incision is fairly long, so I don't know how far it will reach. Thanks for the tips. I'll let you know if she successfully licks it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 T shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Leotard? (sorry Bailey!) Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Tee shirt and boxers taped or tied or something together? Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tampagreymom Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I used 4-legged jammies for my girlie and it stopped her from licking her incision. Some websites have them ready-made or others can make them quickly if you tell them what it will be used for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 For a non-grey, I used 2 t-shirts. A v-neck on backwards (to be able to pee). I then took needle and thread and using huge stitches, stitched them together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Judiciously taped muzzle. This is what worked to keep Joseph away from his tummy incision: I didn't have to tape up the sides because when he turned to lick his tummy, the only way he could reach was to use the very bottom part of the muzzle. I did unmuzzle from time to time when I noticed him wanting to perform Necessary Grooming Tasks, and of course to eat. If I was right there in the room (and awake), I usually took it off. But he wore it all night, every night, and any time no one was home, for two weeks. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 We used 4-legged jammies for Jasmine and they work greayt. I hope she is feeling better real soon. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhndz Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I just went through this with Teo, and I found a few great solutions: 4-legged jammies (Kerry of NoNudeHounds was a champion in getting them to me in literally a day). A coat that velcroes all the way around the belly, and will cover the incision. And finally, a Bite-Not collar (far better than an E-collar) So glad Bailey is home and recovering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mightyquinn Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I used a ribbed man's tank undershirt ("beater" as the kids call them). They tend to be narrower in the body and also longer. Quinn had a cut on his side near his hip and it worked great. I thought I had a photo, but not on this computer.... it does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greygirl25 Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Bite-NOT collars are the best! We have used them successfully on many greys with incisions located from the neck to the hind end and legs. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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