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jeudi 23 avril 2015

Cone Of Shame Dogs Activities

By Alta Alexander


Most pet owners are familiar with these devices because veterinarians often recommend using them to prevent pulling out stitches from Spay and Neuter procedures. They are also used to protect injuries from a pet chewing and licking their wounds. It often looks uncomfortable, but the cone of shame dogs do not have to feel punished. Here are a few ideas for dressing up these devices to make life more enjoyable.

As long as you think safety first, it is easy to add such items as small trinkets around the brim of the cone. Use some soft cotton rope to staple around the edges and secure a few of their favorite toys. This helps them feel like it is part of their world and diminishes the sensation of feeling as if they are on restriction. Avoid using food treats as they could become lodged in their throat and cause them to choke.

Soft stuffed animals are also a winner with most canines, and these are just as easy to staple along the outermost rim of the cone. Try to mount them so that when your dog takes a nap, the lovely little soft item is enjoyable to cuddling. Any soft object is also a possibility for both fun and comfort.

Adding items to the cone of shame provides entertainment for the humans in the family and attaching different items of gender specific identity make for hours of good fun. Perhaps your female doggy likes fancy dog clothing so place some frilly items around the cone so she can see them, but not eat them. Boy doggies seem to like boy stuff so paint a cowboy hat on a part of the cone.

Flowering designs are popular with all generations and offer plenty of color choices. Large petals quickly create a huge daisy while round petals make excellent lily pads. Just staple them all together in a ring and then staple them down at the edges. Make sure the sharp parts are not able to hurt your dog.

If you are an artist and good with drawings, sketch out some creative designs that include things dogs like. Go for things like areas of the park you usually attend, or something comical that reveals your dog's personality. This is a perfect opportunity to practice obedience commands and have your dog's complete attention.

Out of character designs are also a neat idea. Dress your dog up like a parrot, or chicken. Maybe something more exotic like a finned lizard. Just remember other people are around and try not to get so scary your cause them fear. A dog dressed like a cat is pretty deceiving but done with humor you have a very fun activity.

There are endless ideas of how to make life easier for dogs wearing the cone of shame to feel better and remain involved in something to take their minds off the stitches or injury. If time is an issue, you can always buy these cones with different designs already done. Just look for something your dog will like and still have fun petting them and sympathizing with them through recovery.




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