Can a dog pee with this on, or do you have to take it off? My lab is getting knee surgery tomorrow so wanna make sure he can still be comfortable.
1618525
No look for Gingerlead on the internet. It's the best . I threw this one away because it's useless ! Ginger lead helps my dog 14 year old lab with no strength in back legs. If your dogs issue is in the front it will not help
1618526
I only use this to help my old dog get up the two steps from the yard to the deck. I would say though that it is too heavy and bulky to wear for any length of time. There was a black one I ordered first that was lighter but 90 lbs was the limit. They were right on because mine is 95-100 lbs and it didn't fit. Hope that helps.
1618527
They can but its a little akward and look some getting used to by the dog...it was a life saver for us and great quality.
1618528
You have to take it off. Plus the large was not really large enough for my 80 lb Husky
1618529
It's the same width on the bottom as on the sides. If it's sized and positioned correctly then he should be fine.
1618530
Yes your Dog can pee with the karimor in place.It merely serves as a convenient device to comfortably carry your dog I, liken it to a fireplace log carrier.
1246801
I would not recommend allowing your dog to go #2 in a diaper. It's just like any other diaper and if you've changed a poopy diaper you can imagine what it would be like with fur involved. The pad is absorbing of liquids not solids. I'd remove and allow to go outside. We diaper our dog at night.
9543
If you purchase the correct size (go to the Comfy Cone website to see how to properly measure) your dog should not be able to reach anything - including its paws. I bought mine for my Black Lab who has issues with his paws and it stopped his constant licking. Good Luck!
1441695
You would have to unattach them from the device. They have a harness type set up. That said, if you read my original comments, I thought it was a terribly designed device. We used ed for a total of 15 yards of walking an our Great Dane fell sideways 5 times. Ont the last fall she split open her incision and had to go back and get restapled. If they had a negative rating I would have given a -5. Buy the better one. Jim
1653772
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!
528808
If your dog is close to needing the larger size, better to go ahead and get it because with my dog, he discovered eventually he could get his head around to lick his wound. I think if I would have gotten the larger size that wouldn't have happened. I think this happened because I didn't have quite enough air in it so need to make sure you have it full enough with air. It certainly was far more comfortable for him than the cone. Just need to keep an eye on your dog and make sure he isn't close to being able to reach the wound, otherwise they'll keep trying if they think they can.
1265088
Depends on what is wrong? Vet told me to put it on rub it in rinse it off. Don't leave it in give it about 5 minutes scrub well
1046995
You have to put your own harness/vest on your dog. There is a strap that then attaches to the back of your harness. The dog does not have much room to wiggle around but can move, just not far.
2159181
It helps to keep the pee on the pad and off the floor around it. You might have to put one side on at a time untill he gets use to using it with the sides on. How ever if your dog is marking you might want to try a male wrap VETS BEST I found works the best and is most comfortable for the dog. Also notice when he is going it sometimes it is seperation anxiety I have to put one on my dog if I leave for a short time he even seems to have anxiety when I go downstairs to do laundry other then that he could be marking if you have other pets or females he may be marking his territory if needed you can also use feminine panty shields inside the wrap in case of accident.--------Good Luck hope this helps
2280195
I got our collar out and did a test rum on my lab who weighs about 60# and had her try to reach the front of her paws (dog biscuit reward induced!). She just couldn't quite reach. This collar restricts their stretch to some degree in all directions. I would say it is worth a try to try to break the habit, if it is a habit and not something physiologic. Vets should carry these--they are MUCH better than the cone (we call it The Lampshade!)--an outstanding product and I am glad to have it on hand for the next time we need it. Have you tried spraying the top of your lab's paws with Bitter Apple? Apparently, not all dogs hate the Bitter Apple as much as my dog does, however! Another suggestion I would make is to get the dog boots and use them for a time on her front paws. We use them in the winter for below zero weather--Lucy isn't crazy about them but she does get used to them. She had a bad cut on one of her paws a few years ago and we put a boot on over her bandages and she got used to it. The bandages had to be on for about a month, dressed daily followed by the boot and she was very good about the whole thing once she got over the weird-ness! Good luck working this problem out with your lab--they are the best dogs, aren't they?!!
1629333
It is not safe to leave this on your dog as his regular collar. It can be hazardous, both because of the danger of choking and the danger of injury. I took a dog (a pit bull) off leash but left this collar on, turned my back for literally a few seconds, and the next thing I knew, she had her paw caught in the collar. This is a great training collar, but it's ONLY a training collar.
1179532
My husky has had hers on for a couple of months now. No signs of wearing down yet!
1098875
Yes and I only know because I've forgot to take it off when I let my dog outside. Some poop gets on the diaper and some was inside it. Not fun. FYI--These diapers must be used with a pad of some kind inside as they are not waterproof.
1499843
It is a very good product and you don't have to worry about your dog urinating it doesn't get in the way. My problem was my dog wouldn't let me put it on at all.
1807740
From my experience yes, you just need to set three specific times throughout your day to take them outside so they know not to go inside. They will learn over time that the pee pee pads are only for emergency purposes. I've trained two adult dogs and currently training two pups. It takes lots of dedication, and if your having a hard time with dog not peeing on the pads just rub one of the pads with their pee every time and they'll sniff their way every time it never fails. Hope this helps, sorry if I went on a description tangent &#128515;
1869653
When it is fitted correctly then it is not likely the dog leg will slip through. My dog has never gotten out of this harness once I bought the correct size. He has gotten out of other brands though. I wouldn't leave it on unsupervised though, I tried that too and he destroyed it. I have to buy a new one but this is still better than others. I been though 6 harnesses in two years, mainly because I buy it too big or I leave it within his reach.
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It is easy to take off and on and works very well. I'm not sure about the discomfort level due to surgery. My dog uses it due to arthritis.