Thank you for your suggestions!
I purchased the inflatable e collar.
Addie has been worried about Lucie since she came home yesterday. She actually liked this collar on Lucie.
Take a look and see how it worked...
Not as good as I was hoping. When I was inflating it I couldn't get the plastic thing to stay closed so I used duct tape to hold it down. She was easily able to reach back and touch her back legs.
Unfortunately for Lucie, it is back to the regular e collar for now...
Here is what Lucie thinks about this collar.
That lamp shade is like a megaphone! Addie is terrified of Lucie in this collar.
I'm going to ask our vet about the Rescue Remedy. It sounds really interesting. It is my hope that Lucie sleeps better with the cone on this evening. I need some sleep tonight.
I'm going to apologize up front for falling behind in my blog visiting. I really have my hands full right now and tomorrow we will have some very exciting news to share with all of our friends. I promise to visit as soon as I can. I hope everyone understands.
Aah, the lovely e-collar. Addie will soon get used to Lucie, and not be so scared. Waldo also learned to adapt to sleeping in it. We can't imagine it being comfortable, but if they get tired enough, they'll sleep in it!
ReplyDeleteHere's to a quick recovery!
Wuv,
Gus and Waldo
pee ess: GO, Biggest Loser contestants, GO! Woo can do it!
Poor Lucie girl! I hope you get feeling better soon. Those e-collars are no fun, but you won't have to wear it for long.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
Doggie kisses from Maggie and Bosley
Ahhhhh -
ReplyDeleteThe poor khuties!
Let's hope all of woo khontinue to do well!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: We'll be looking furward to the news!
So sorry that the inflatable didn't work.
ReplyDeleteYou can also ask your vet about using a anti-lick ointment. If she doesn't like the taste, she may stop trying to lick.
Princess Eva
P.S. When Brice was neutered, the vet suggested the e-collar. They had to pick momma up off the floor because she was laughing so hard. They couldn't keep a regular collar on him, so there was no chance for an e-collar. He had to be re-glued & stapled twice.
I don't remember fussing with my stiches.. I did crawl under the fence on my belly the day after I came home, Mom about had a stroke! The fence man had to come and everything.. I didn't pop any stiches though.
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Oh man! Africa is due soon to be spayed. I am dreading it. We are waiting to hear from the breeder on when he recommends our puppy gets spayed. The Vet didn't seem too knowledgeable on our breed and I hear you can screw up their hormones and development. How old is Lucie? Any thoughts on this?
ReplyDeleteMy Mom and I were laughing about this and she told me about a little rescue guy she had named Eddie. He got newters and came home with the collar on. His Scottie brother Otis thought it was too wierd and pulled him around the house by the e-collar. It was a hectic time!
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Stella
Hmmmm.... too bad the inflatable collar did not work!
ReplyDeleteLets hope Lucie... and Addie... get used to the e-collar soon.
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
HI L & A
ReplyDeleteAt least I can hear your from here now. E collars are never fun but it won't be long till our done.
I can't wait to hear your news.
Norwood
I saw that comment about whether Lucie was spayed too early. Our golden girl was spayed just around 4/5 months. Our vet let us know when she thought it was time. Hmmm I never knew dogs had hind "thumbs." But spaying is great for a dog's heatlh.
ReplyDeleteOugh, my dear sweet Lucie,
ReplyDeletesorry I haven't been around so long...what happened to you? I'm so sorry to see you like this. I hope you will be OK soon,
kisses and hugs,
your Nessa
She can reach her legs with the inflatable doughnut around her head. Hehe! She will get used to the lampshade soon. Faith wears it quite often so she's very used to it.
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Solid Gold Dancer
When Tommy had to wear his collar for a long time, the vet first gave him a low dose of regular tranquilisers and then switched him to homeopathic ones, to help keep him chilled as he healed. We've used Rescue Remedy on the kitties but it might not pack enough of a punch for this purpose.
ReplyDeleteHugs to the girls!
Collars are horrid, but it will be gone soon. Hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteSimba and Jazzi xxx
Too much mignone! She is to be crunched Ouaf Ouaf
ReplyDeleteLilith of Barla
Before to long everything will be back to normal.
ReplyDeleteah Lucie, I know your pain from when I beed a conehead.
ReplyDelete~lickies, Ludo
You poor little girl. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteTinkerbell, Oscar and Tucker
Aw, Lucie...it'll only be for a little while! I hate the e-collar too, I always bump into stuff! BOL!
ReplyDeleteSniffs and licks,
Chase
Hugs and kisses Lucie - 10 days will go by before you know it!
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Cilly
Ahhhh, poor Lucy. :( That is a bummer that the inflatable one didn't work out as well. Hopefully, time goes quickly so she can get it off. :) Nala had her dewclaws removed before we even got her but I don't know if it is typically done earlier or later. It sounds painful.
ReplyDeleteI know just how you feel with that nasty lampshade around your neck, Lucie! We hope you ditch it asap!
ReplyDeleteLove ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
The poor little girl. My mom is slacking too on visiting blogs because of working 3rd shift and some family issues. See you around soon
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ReplyDeleteWelcome baby Hailey, your family has grown nicely!
We're sending healing vibes and love to Lucie, why you had to have your back paws declawed, Lucie? None of us had!
And we're cheering Addie for becoming a loser, may you shed as many pounds as you wish!
Thanks for responding to my begging to send pawsitive healing vibes to baby Axl. Your visit, support and keeping your paws crossed for baby Axl means a lot to me, buddy!
Love you
Hmm, it looks like the inflatable collar didn't want to stay inflated? We had that problem with the first one and had to take it back to get a second one. It also looks like Lucie could perhaps figure out how to work the Velcro on the inflatable -- too smart!
ReplyDeletewe are a bit behind in our reading. Poor Lucie - that awful lampshade. Hope things improve quickly for her.
ReplyDeleteWoos, the OP Pack
awwwww---get well sooon love!
ReplyDeleteoh yes--and the rescue remedy--4 drops under the tongue works great for us--hope the vet approves xo saige and guinness!
ReplyDeleteOh Lucie, you spoilt it for yourself girl. You looked so cute in the blue collar but you shouldn't have touched your back legs... hope the collar comes off real soon!
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