ramonaghan Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) Sweep had an unfortunate rite of passage this weekend: first stitches since we adopted her. She had an attack of the zoomies in the back yard Saturday afternoon and tore the webbing between her middle toes on a back foot, so off to the e-vet we went. She got six stitches and will be on antibiotics for two weeks. She's been very good and doesn't seem to be in pain, but since getting her bandage removed this morning at our regular vet, she's definitely more interested in that foot. The massive plastic cone they sent her home with from the e-vet is a no-go since she can't see at all with it on. We bought her a soft cone but I'm not sure it's big enough to totally prevent access. Any brilliant DIY ideas for overnight and when we're not home, beyond just taping up her muzzle? Thanks! Edited December 11, 2017 by ramonaghan Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissy Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I use muzzles with stool guards for most problems. Usually works great, the dogs are already used to them, and there's no unwanted banging of the cone against furniture. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 We used a muzzle when Rocket had some small abrasions that he kept licking. He wasn't happy about it, but the muzzle worked better than a cone and allowed him to sleep. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 A dense thick human sock, long enough to get above the hock. Vet wrap. Bitter Yuck spray, not Bitter Apple. Bitter Apple is still tasty to many dogs. If the wound re-opens see if your vet will glue it. The BY spray can go on wounds and broken skin, says my vet. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thank you! I'll probably end up trying a combo of these approaches. We used a muzzle when Rocket had some small abrasions that he kept licking. He wasn't happy about it, but the muzzle worked better than a cone and allowed him to sleep. Did you have to tape it? I don't have a stool guard. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 You can redneck it with a towel and duct tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 You can redneck it with a towel and duct tape. add a layer of corrugated cardboard on top of the towel and you get a home made bite-not collar. it works! just measure from the shoulder blade to right under the jaw. since it's not rigid plastic(which the collars are) it will break down a bit at the ends but still works. what a hoot watching them turn around and get out of tight spaces with it on- built in entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 You can redneck it with a towel and duct tape. add a layer of corrugated cardboard on top of the towel and you get a home made bite-not collar. it works! just measure from the shoulder blade to right under the jaw. since it's not rigid plastic(which the collars are) it will break down a bit at the ends but still works. what a hoot watching them turn around and get out of tight spaces with it on- built in entertainment. Ahh, thank you both! I couldn't think of the Bite Not collar's name and now I'm seeing the threads on how to make your own with a towel, etc. I knew I'd seen some DIY approaches before. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) I second a baby sock and vet wrap. A baby sock should be breathable enough for the wound and the vet wrap should be able to hold it snug on the leg. Just careful on how tight you wind it! A dense thick human sock, long enough to get above the hock. Vet wrap. Bitter Yuck spray, not Bitter Apple. Bitter Apple is still tasty to many dogs. If the wound re-opens see if your vet will glue it. The BY spray can go on wounds and broken skin, says my vet. Does spraying this on the wound do anything to the wound itself, i.e. infection? Vet might just suppose it doesnt sting but I'm curious... Edited December 12, 2017 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Thank you! I'll probably end up trying a combo of these approaches. Did you have to tape it? I don't have a stool guard. Honestly, it was so long ago I don't recall if the stool guard was in it or not. I'm thinking that it wasn't. I have stool guards for the muzzles but as far as I can remember have never used them. Didn't need to tape it - we mostly used it overnight since he would lick at the wounds during the night when we were sleeping. I was able to keep an eye on him the rest of the time. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Thank you! I'll probably end up trying a combo of these approaches. Did you have to tape it? I don't have a stool guard. When we didn't have a stool guard, we used duct tape on the muzzle. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Baby sock and vet wrap is my vote. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 For now, a baby sock and one of the leather moccasins I bought her earlier this year seems to be doing the trick. Overnight will be the test. Thanks again, everyone--I have a couple of back-up plans now. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Oh Sweep, really? Rachel, if you go the baby sock route you can use an IV bag over it for trips outside to keep it dry. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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