Tuesday, August 16, 2016

How To Help Your Dog Handle The Dog Cone Collar In The Best Way Possible

By Joyce Bell


The main aim of wearing a buster collar is to protect your pet from hurting himself if he has a wound or after they have undergone surgery. Most animals are prone to licking, scratching or biting areas that are sore or have a problem. This could make the situation worse. A dog cone collar can prevent this. However, most animals find it uncomfortable to use. Here are some quick tips you can use to make the experience a bit more pleasant for your pet.

One of the major challenges your pet will face is when they have to feed or drink water. This is because it will be hard for them to get their heads into their feeding bowls due to the size of the choker. One of the ways you can handle this is by getting your pet a larger feeding bowl to use. The bowl should be able to accommodate the size of the choker. It is also advisable to spread some newspapers on the floor around the feeding bowl, considering that the eating process will be quite messy when the animal has the choker on.

You also have the choice of removing the accessory when your pet is eating. This will make it easier for your pet to drink and eat. The key thing will be for you to keep an eye on the animal, so that it does not end up scratching itself and reopening its wound. If you don't think that you can watch the pet closely, consider letting it eat with the accessory on and give it time to get used to it. It may take a few days to do so.

Put the feeding dish into an elevated area. This will prevent your pet from bumping the choker on the floor when feeding. It would also help if you kept the feeding bowl away from the wall or counter tops when eating.

It will be uncomfortable for the animal to sleep when they have the chocker on. You can give them a pillow and see if it helps to make them more comfortable. Furthermore, move their bed so that it lies against the wall. It will make the dog feel more secure.

It may help to lead your animal around the house, so as to prevent it from bumping into stuff as it walks around the house. The easiest option would be for you to remove any obstructions. That will save both you and the animal a lot of frustration.

Get a choker that fits your pet properly. It should neither be too big nor too small. This will make it easier for your pet to handle it. It should secure but check that it is not too tight.

Be very considerate and thoughtful when handling the animal. Be prepared to spare some time to keep an eye on it until it starts to recover and doesn't have to use the choker. You can give it special treats from time to time to help uplift its mood.




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