Gigi is like that with her regular collar. It is a conditioning reflex,
because they are so use to wearing them, that they feel it is part of
their body, not necessarily that they like it.
Peggy
On Mon, Aug 26, 2013 at 01:12 PM, Joan wrote:
I bought an inflatable collar for Dolly earlier this year. It is hard
to inflate the first time because the plastic bladder inside is
compressed to put in the box. I took it to Costco tire center and asked
them to put some air in it. It was quick and worked well.
Dolly didn't mind it at all and she wore it for two weeks. A couple
months ago when Desi started his allergies and scratched fur around his
eyes and ears off, I put the collar on him. I think he loves it so much
because I am trying to wean him off, but have to put it on at night and
he comes running to me to put it on. It is a small investment and they
no longer have to bob their heads back and forth like they do with the
traditional eCollar.
--- In [email protected] <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com>
, Peggy & The Girls <phrpg5@...> wrote:
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] <mailto:chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com>
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
<Http://chihuahua.rescueme.org/florida>
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Subject: [Chihuahuas] Piper fixed today
From: JD <Jelikocats@...>
To: "[email protected] <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com>
" <[email protected] <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogroups.com> >
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
