My neutered dog hates his e-collar. Can clothing be an alternative?

The problem with the surgical suit is that it may not let the incision breathe as well as it should in order to quickly heal. You could try an inflatable collar - it looks like an airplane pillow and sold at the pet stores. Make sure you get a big enough size - if it is too small it won't work. This works well with most incisions on the body but doesn't work for anything on a leg/foot. I hope this helps!

Hi and thank you for your question! A cone would be best but a belly band could also work. Spray would not be recommended. That could irritate the incision. A baby onesie put on him will help. Not only is it cute, but it will keep him him licking his incision area. I hope this helps!

Hi ! With my dog I used a medical pet vest, that it’s fabric, can be washed and it is well tolerated.There is a XXXs size for Chihuahuas. The alternative is to have your vet put the buster collar on Kobe, you could give the collar a last try once fitted properly. Hope this helps !

Get an elizabethan collar that is firm, plastic and extends past his nose. It must extend past his nose! Make sure it is tight enough (but you should be able to fit two fingers between the collar and his skin so not too tight) so it doesn't slide down: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Pet-Health-Elizabethan-Collars/dp/B00FXKSWUC/ref=sr_1_9?crid=355YAQ65NHWAK&keywords=elizabethan+collar+for+dogs&qid=1580920059&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=elizabethan%2Cpets%2C253&sr=1-9 Then get one of the donut elizabethan collars to wear behind the plastic elizabethan collar to limit Shavy's movement: https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Inflatable-Collar-Dogs-Collar/dp/B0725C3RJX The links above are just to show you what I'm talking about. This method should stop him from reaching the incision. It is very important to keep him from licking the incision because he could open it up or cause an infection. Have him examined by the veterinarian if needed. I hope this helps.

That looks fine for the stage it's at. Rather than cover the wound with a bandage, I would put an e-collar or an inflatable collar on him that will keep him from licking at it, unless he's getting to it with his hind claws. In that case you can put baby socks on his hind feet to keep his claws from getting into the staples. If you do keep it covered, change the bandage daily or twice daily if the wound oozes a bit.

He should have been healed after about 2 weeks. If he never had an e-collar (cone) on, he was likely licking the area when you weren't around or during the night. This could have caused the delay in healing. Ideally, he should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as you can. An e-collar should be obtained and placed as soon as possible to prevent further licking. A small tee shirt or onesie may prevent licking until you get a proper e-collar. Antibiotics may be indicated to treat infection. A veterinarian can dispense them, if indicated, after an exam.

NO, a cone is the best way to prevent licking of the incision. Most pets will adjust to the cone within 48 hours. You may also call your vet today and ask about a sedative for Chewy. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.