E-Collar Etiquette

Your pet has been issued an E-Collar or cone.
Your pet tried to lick, bite, or chew at their post-surgical incision site.
This is no good for wound healing; in fact, self-traumatization can damage or delay the healing.

The damage may need to be repaired, and that could cost you more than the surgery! We will not be responsible for fees for services obtained elsewhere should you choose not to follow aftercare instructions.

Rules for E-Collars:

Leave the E collar on for 10-14 days as instructed. It is only a few days out of the pet’s entire life!

Pull the pet's bowls away from walls or objects, so that the pet can get its collar over the bowl.

Leash walks only with E-Collars on.

DO NOT alter the size or shape of the E-Collar.
Cutting it down may do more harm than good. The collar needs to extend beyond the end of the pet's nose. It has been fitted for your pet.
Cutting may create a sharp edge that can cut the pet when it tries to get to the incision.

Only take it off if you can get it back on. Getting it off may be easy, but getting it back on may be difficult. You or your pet could get hurt. SO seriously think about it before you do it.

Do not hesitate to call and come in if you think the pet has damaged the collar or incision.

COMMUNICATE with family members about the importance of leaving the collar on.

If the pet begins to scratch at the incision with hind feet or rub on the floor, carpet, armrests, or bottoms of chair rungs, wrap the belly with an ace bandage, or try a t-shirt or onesie for small pets. Baby socks also taped onto the hind feet may help. Be careful not to get them taped on too tightly or keep wet ones on, as it can cause skin damage. We sell Medipet shirts!

Any questions, call us 330-545-2255

We will not be responsible for services or fees obtained at another veterinary facility.