Guest Shermanator Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Travel had part of her toe amputated 2 weeks ago. She never messed with the bandages. Now the stitches are out. She still has a small open wound. The vet wants the bandages off, so her foot can dry out and heal. Now she's obsessed licking it. Can't do the cone of shame- she can't get out the dog door with it, and will pee in the house. Can't do a sock- she's chewed that off. She licks through bitter apple spray. What else can I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Ask your vet for atropine ophthalmic ointment . Hands down the worst tasting stuff on the planet. Never met a dog that would touch the stuff. Just apply a light coat around the affect area (not on the wound directly) and wash your hands! Another thing you can try is a Medipaw boot-bit she may chew that off too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DofSweetPotatos Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Muzzle with a poop cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Muzzle with a poop cup. Yep. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 You can also put a small amount of duct tape over the end of a muzzle if a stool guard isn't available immediately. Just cover the end holes from the tip of the nose down, and just either side of center. Don't cover the whole thing as it will become hard to breathe through. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Just a note - I wouldn't leave a dog unattended wearing a muzzle with a stool guard, or not for long - if by chance they throw up, it's a pretty confined space and they may aspirate some of the contents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Echoing the Muzzle with the poop cup.. it's kept a few of my greys from worrying their wounds when they needed to heal. @Rickiesmom: Yes, I also worry about this, but if they're wearing a large (boy sized) muzzle with the poop cup, there should be enough room for any vomit to fall back out. It's a lot better than spending a fortune fixing what they undo by licking and picking. BTDT. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IansMom Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Have you tried a "comfy cone"? It's like the cone of shame but the material is flexible so it doesn't stick straight out. It works just as well. It ties around the neck. I have had to tie it to Ian's collar because you have to get a size that's too big so it's long enough. There is also the Bite Not collar. Good luck! I hope your little girl heals well and quickly. Quote Lisa & Chris with Bella and Little Petey ~Our sweet Ian forever in our hearts~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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