“Lamp’s getting away!” said Grandpa Simpson once when he saw Santa’s Little Helper wearing this type of collar, and it was hilarious. The famous Elizabethan collar, also known as the cone of shame, is pretty useful when it comes to keeping your dog from irritating a sore or incision, but it can be quite embarrassing for your little ball of fur.
However, it is a good idea to try to keep it on for as long as it takes, no matter how sorry you may feel seeing your pooch feel embarrassed and depressed by this funny looking collar.
Wearing the Cone
He should wear it while eating, sleeping or doing any other usual doggie activities.
On the other hand, some dogs might feel distressed wearing it and may even become deeply depressed, refuse to eat or even move while wearing the collar.
Sleeping may also be difficult, however, a few days of discomfort are worth protecting your dog’s wound, so don’t feel sorry for him and remove the cone just because you can’t stand watching your pooch suffer mentally. You really don’t want him to infect the wound or the incision or need to be re-stitched.
Alternatives?
Luckily, there are some alternatives on the market. You can find cones made from cushioned material inflatable ones.
There are also cloth discs and extra-wide neck collars similar to a neck brace are available in pet stores and online, or if your dog doesn’t like the lack of peripheral vision, some traditional style E-collars are now made from clear plastic.