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The E-collar (cone or satellite dish shape) is standard to keep a dog's mouth from reaching a wound on the body, but there are a couple of alternatives (the Bitenot collar and ProCollar ) that look more comfortable. Does anyone here have experience with either of these, or any other good alternatives? (The Bitenot is like a long stiff turtleneck collar, and the ProCollar is an inflatable donut.) I'd like to try one, to keep my foster boy from reaching his sutures (again). He does not look very happy in the E-collar. (only on while not supervised, and during the night)
Also, what tips do y'all have for protecting sutures or staples, other than the collars? Does Bitter Apple spray really prevent licking/chewing? How 'bout Ropel? (The sutures are on the upper foreleg, where a bandage would be difficult to wrap.)
Also, what tips do y'all have for protecting sutures or staples, other than the collars? Does Bitter Apple spray really prevent licking/chewing? How 'bout Ropel? (The sutures are on the upper foreleg, where a bandage would be difficult to wrap.)