How to pick a muzzle size for my 7-year-old female bluenose pitbull?

Hello there. I recommend using a basket muzzle for Volt so he can breathe more easily when it is on him. You can get him used to the muzzle by putting treats (like peanut butter) in the muzzle before placing it on him. Hope this helps!

In general, if you place the muzzle property, pets can’t get it off. The muzzle needs to be tight enough that they can open their mouth just slightly to breathe but not enough to actually get a ‘bite’. Your veterinarian may sometimes put on a tighter muzzle but for at home purposes, that guideline is generally fine. The muzzle straps should be pulled straight back behind the head and tight enough so that the pet cannot pull it off. I recommend to go to the website of the muzzle company and look at photographs to serve as a guide. With any muzzle, you do not want to dog to try to pull the muzzle off as they can hurt themselves with their nails. You may need some one to hold him and prevent him from scratching at the muzzle. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any further questions.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A basket muzzle allows you to keep it on for longer periods of time as they can breathe with it on and are more comfortable so that would be best in your case. Have a good night!

This is a safe, painfree muzzle for a short time. I only use a muzzle like this for a few minutes when needed to do a precedure. If it's tight and the dog is very excited it may restrict their breathing which could be serious. If you need a muzzle for a longer period of time I recommend a plastic cage type muzzle as they can open their mouth and breath better and you can give them tiny treats when they are wearing it. Usually getting them used to it for very short periods of time, and having help holding Bruno when you put it on will prevent a fight and reduce the chance of injury to both you and him. Obedience training will improve his behavior and perhaps then you won't need a muzzle. Hopefully Bruno isn't hurt after he fell. If he is I recommend a veterinary exam. They can also teach you how to use the muzzle without injury. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bruno.

He will probably need a large. I would consider trying to take him to the pet store if you can to try them on. If this isn't a possibility, I would make sure you have a good return policy on the item you do decide to purchase. I hope this helps!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Firstly, this is almost always fear-based. Talk to your vet about getting him some anti-anxiety medication to calm him down enough to get the muzzle on. And frankly, even after he is neutered he’ll probably need something like that for daily use while you can do some counter-conditionung training. My favorite is trazodone as it is very safe, can be used long or short term, can be started and stopped, and can be given with certain other sedatives and anti-anxiety medications. Best wishes to you and Max!

This sounds quite uncomfortable for Blue! Since the lesion on his muzzle is open and bleeding, it sounds as though a trip to his vet is indicated. Some skin lesions can develop secondary infections due to licking or other means of irritation. Blue may need antibiotics, anti-itch medications and antihistamines to help manage this issue. Try to put an e-collar (cone) on Blue until you can take him to the vet to prevent him from rubbing his muzzle and irritating it further. I hope that he's feeling better soon!