How to stop a dog from constantly licking an injury

sodapop

I don't know why people refer to the protective collars as cones of shame when they are far from being that.
There are several different types of collar available now including soft ones as opposed to the lampshade type. Also available garments for protecting the injured part of the dog.

I think it's apt, cos dogs have very expressive faces & they always seem to look very embarrassed at being seen in a cone.

RosieandherMaw

Dreadnought

I have a dog with an injury which won't heal due to the constant licking and biting. I have tried various things - vinigar, pepper and so on. I would be grateful for any suggestions

OMG I’d be reporting you to the RSPCA- how COULD you?
Your poor dog. Try it on an open wound on yourself one day 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

So would I Rosie 🥲

A collar designed for that purpose is the best .
Distract your dog with new toys and chews and wear him or her out with lots of walks.
One of my dogs was prescribed a mild sedative to stop her licking a wound until it bled .
You can't put vinegar and pepper on a wound to stop it licking .
You are making a bad situation worse.

sodapop the Cone of Shame became a popular name following the Pixar cartoon UP (saddest start to a film ever). One of Bluey’s characters also had to wear one, but the it’s the Pixar film that really brought the name into everyday useage.

Dreadnought

I have a dog with an injury which won't heal due to the constant licking and biting. I have tried various things - vinigar, pepper and so on. I would be grateful for any suggestions

OMG I’d be reporting you to the RSPCA- how COULD you?
Your poor dog. Try it on an open wound on yourself one day 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

They aren’t cones anymore - more like soft daisies.

If you have put vinegar snd pepper onto the wound - this would class as abuse. Where on earth is your sense?

"Cones of shame" I think because dogs look so "hang dog" in them.

Depending upon where the wound is, we have successfully used the babygro (remember to unclip it before the dog goes to the loo!) type but also, our dog recently had a leg issue and the vet advised one of those inflatable collars. They are meant to be very good and far less lethal than those plastic Nightingale numbers. In the end we did not need it but good reviews.

You can get soft wide collars on line, the sort mentioned by sodapop.

I don't know why people refer to the protective collars as cones of shame when they are far from being that.
There are several different types of collar available now including soft ones as opposed to the lampshade type. Also available garments for protecting the injured part of the dog.

Vinegar and pepper - what!!!!!!! Surely Dreadnought you have heard of the lampshade cones, if not wake up!
Don't think this is a genuine post, more the result of someone who is very bored!?

MayBee70

Putting pepper and vinegar on an open wound (?)…

This can't be a genuine question, surely?

Ask your vet for advice.

Putting pepper and vinegar on an open wound (?)…

It depends where the injury is. The cone idea is good if it does protect the injury and the dog will tolerate it. I've also seen animals wearing babygro type outfits which cover the wound but, again, it depends on whether the dog will tolerate it.

If the cone of shame is not suitable, and the wound is on the torso, dress the dog in an old child's jumper/tshirt (can always get one for pennies from a charity shop). You can cut openings for legs, tail etc. If it's a snug fit, the dog shouldn't be able to get it off or be able to lick the wound.

Yes, BB you’re correct - the ‘cone of shame’ is needed. Get one the right size and keep it on until the wound heals - the dog will be able to eat and drink while wearing it, but watch your legs, they’re absolutely lethal if the dog starts the zoomies near you!

Isn’t that what they wear those lampshade things for