My dog is having ACL (knee) surgery. Will this prevent her biting her knee, back foot, and hip areas? She is 30 lbs, small pit bull mix.
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Highly unlikely. I ordered this for our 40 pound Springer Spaniel and she can reach just about any area (except the neck) to bite. Was very disappointed in the item.
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It should work well, but, you have to get the right size to prevent the dog from reaching certain areas. In my case, my cat needed eye surgery. It was difficult to know what size to get based on the limited information provided by the seller. I ordered a couple different sizes and tried them out beforehand. The collars are relatively inexpensive, so, it didn't hurt too much to buy an extra collar. Also, be aware that this e-collar needs to be used with your dog's existing collar. There are loops on the inside of the e-collar through which you thread the dog's collar. Otherwise, the dog will just pull of the e-collar. It should work well, but, you have to get the right size to prevent the dog from reaching certain areas. In my case, my cat needed eye surgery. It was difficult to know what size to get based on the limited information provided by the seller. I ordered a couple different sizes and tried them out beforehand. The collars are relatively inexpensive, so, it didn't hurt too much to buy an extra collar. Also, be aware that this e-collar needs to be used with your dog's existing collar. There are loops on the inside of the e-collar through which you thread the dog's collar. Otherwise, the dog will... » Read More It should work well, but, you have to get the right size to prevent the dog from reaching certain areas. In my case, my cat needed eye surgery. It was difficult to know what size to get based on the limited information provided by the seller. I ordered a couple different sizes and tried them out beforehand. The collars are relatively inexpensive, so, it didn't hurt too much to buy an extra collar. Also, be aware that this e-collar needs to be used with your dog's existing collar. There are loops on the inside of the e-collar through which you thread the dog's collar. Otherwise, the dog will just pull of the e-collar. « Show Less
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Yes- My boxer had ACL surgery- it's a long recovery but Mine fullly recovered and was wild as ever once finished.
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Keep it inflated as snug as is comfortable. I don't know how large your dog is, but this collar restricts the dog's ability to bend down. Hope it works for you.
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My 16 lb havanese can reach his knee and paws with the collar; however, the collar does slow him down. I originally bought the collar when he was neutered. I continue to use it because he has skin problems and itches less when he is wearing it. He does not seem to mind it.
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I would think so.. My dogs sometimes really play to rough after one had surgery. I did use it in a training way to keep the other dog to not play or provoke play.. The idea is to use it with command and training.. I say come they come if not they get a beep or vibrant or zap.. good luck
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I doubt it. My dog is a 90 lb. Standard Poodle and it worked fine for him. The collar extends past the point where the dog can get his teeth into the rim and bite it, and it attaches with pretty strong Velcro so it would be practically impossible for the dog to remove it. I worried about my dog being able to lick or bite his wound with this collar because a poodle has a very long snout, but, with the size XL, he couldn't do that. Hope this helps.
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Hello, First I wanted to tell you I sent it back almost as soon as I got it. The reason was that its size is bigger than normal. If you are looking for something to help with hip dysplesia, and your dog is still able to walk, I recommend starting him/her on flexicose plus and take a look at the link I'm including this brace is awesome! http://orthodog.com/
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I bought a large for our 85 lb. lab. The small wouldn't fit around her leg; the large slipped down. That said, the tendency is for a brace to slip from big to small muscles when she walked. I didn't have a lot of success with the brace. Good luck.
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no it wont... i have a jack russel/pug mix and hes only 13lbs and i had to get a medium for him. it works great and i love them for my dogs.. especially when we are away for a little while i dont have to worry about them marking in the house... after a while they learn to not do it at all and then you mite not have to use it on your dog. i have to every now and then remind them if they do mark in the house that they will have to wear it... mine tend to not like to wear it so after a day or 2 of having to wear it again they stop marking... just a little reminder to them as to what happens if you do mark in the house what happens.. (have to wear the diaper)....
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Our schnauzer weighs around 15 pounds and we had a medium size collar for him and it worked really well. It wasn't too tight but still kept him from getting to his stomach where his incision was located. The e-collar also attaches to a collar, so even if it is a little big it should not be a problem. I think it'd be safer to go with a larger size than too small.
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I believe it will, if I am picturing the wound site correctly. It seems especially effective for small dogs.
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I have a 45 lb staffy and it kept her from going at her rear leg, although I used this in conjunction with the Contech soft cone. I used the cone when her incision was new because she definitely couldn't reach it with that and its more comfortable than the collar. Once it started to heal I used the collar so she could see a little better, but had it slightly deflated so she could be more comfortable when laying down. Even with it slightly deflated she didn't seem to be able to reach it well. Because they are so cheap, maybe use them together like I did!
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It might work. I would get a soft cone just in case she figures out to reach her foot forward. DO NOT get the Kong brand. Very flimsy outer cover. Did not hold up at all. I recently got the ProCollar inflatable collar and it is much sturdier fabric and has been on my dog for a week with no problems. The Kong lasted 36 hours.
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We used it (large) on our ~60 lb lab and it worked great. Put his collar thru the loops provided and try to keep the closure seam as close to the top as possible. He was able to eat and drink just fine and could not get to his incision (spay/neuter). We did not fold it at any time.
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I cut the tabs out, maybe two-thirds off so they're still stubs. The rubber is fairly soft and flexible. My dog eats her dinner out of her squirrel - with her tongue like an anteater. She doesn't chew it at all. She's a border collie (about 40 pounds) and I believe we got a large, and she's been using it for at least 6 months now.
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My wife had a knee replacement two months ago and used it very day for the first couple of weeks and occasionally since. It can be fitted to some extent. She used it with her leg extended and it wrapped around the knee just fine. You'll like it. We also use it for backaches and anything that needs cold therapy. The white side is super cold. We usually place the blue side to the skin initially, then when it seems most of the cold has dissipated, we flip it over to the white side for another dose of cold.
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My lab could use these steps. She weighed more than your dog and she had back problems and her knees were bad in back legs. The only issue is that the plastic of the steps is slippery. So I would suggest gluing some carpet on the steps.
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i have a pit bull and my friend has a large Lab mix. I have had both dogs in my back seat using this cover with no problem.
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I have a "mutt" who is a lab and pit bull mix...although the vet. doubts this mixture...she is medium sized and currently weighs 60 bounds and 5+ years.. She has a big back yard to roam free in and when loose she can have selective hearing, but minds well with this lease. I have used many collars and Easy Walker on her, but both of us like the Slip Lease the best....It is easy to get on and easy to pull off....best of all she does not fight it. Hope this is helpful.....
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My dog had knee surgery too, this collar appeared to work great until the third night when she figured out how to get around it and there was no opening. Cost me another $300! But I have heard some people used big tube socks to cover the opening. Good luck!