Better then a e-collar is an inflatable collar. Petco sells them and it is more like having a pillow on their neck. They can eat and drink, and sleep so much better. I had t-shirts on Gigi but at night she still managed to get at the stitches, which caused another visit back to the vets. One thing about the inflatable collar is that you need an air pump to fill it up. I was lucky, the kid at the store used his bike pump and filled it. You could also use one at a gas station, but go slow so you don't burst it.
Hope she mends fast and all is okay. Peggy -------Original Message------- From: GinbarMinPins Date: 8/25/2013 9:54:15 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Piper fixed today Some never bother the incision so monitor it but leash walking and no jumping for at least 5 days. The E collar can be used when you aren't home. Robin, Dobe Axel CGC, TT, German Pin Ranger CGC, TT, Chihuahuas Alice CGC and Monte CGC, foster Blue and MinPins HoneyB, and Brutus www.minpinrescue.org www.chi-rescue.com Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/florida -------- Original message -------- Subject: [Chihuahuas] Piper fixed today From: JD <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> CC: ok So Piper was fixed today, got her rabies shots and the rest of her puppy shots, as well as I had her microchipped. WHat is the best way to care for a Chi after being fixed. They said to keep the E-collar on her for 7-10 days, and take if off periodically for her to eat and or sleep. However, I dont think I can see her wearing that for 7-10 days. Would it be best if I put T-shirts on her to keep her from pawing and scratching at her stitches instead. She's just so miserable with this E-collar on. JD
