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Advice needed please
She will give up soon enough
Just be patience ""kls"" wrote in message ... My cat has had one of the head collars fitted by the vet today (the ones that look like lampshades). She is struggling getting about, walkng backwards and bumping into things. How long will it take her to get used to it? She tore a claw and needed stitches. The vet removed the dressings today but gave her the collar to stop her pulling them out. We are taking her back to the vets next Monday and it seems such a long time if she is like this until then. Thanks Karen ) |
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Advice needed please
My cat has had one of the head collars fitted by the vet today (the ones
that look like lampshades). She is struggling getting about, walkng backwards and bumping into things. How long will it take her to get used to it? She tore a claw and needed stitches. The vet removed the dressings today but gave her the collar to stop her pulling them out. We are taking her back to the vets next Monday and it seems such a long time if she is like this until then. Thanks Karen ) |
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Advice needed please
Just some advice from someone who's been there very recently...if the
one you have is solid white, go to your local petstore and purchase a clear one. We bought one from Petsmart (it was in the dog section, we just bought the smallest one) and it made a huge difference. With the solid white one, he had no peripheral vision and would run into walls and furniture...that all stopped after we got him the clear one. Personally I think it's harder on the owners then on the cats...we felt so guilty making him wear it but he really did get used to it after a couple of days....he has to, the alternative is much worse if she pulls the stitches out. On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:13:45 GMT, "\"kls\"" wrote: My cat has had one of the head collars fitted by the vet today (the ones that look like lampshades). She is struggling getting about, walkng backwards and bumping into things. How long will it take her to get used to it? She tore a claw and needed stitches. The vet removed the dressings today but gave her the collar to stop her pulling them out. We are taking her back to the vets next Monday and it seems such a long time if she is like this until then. Thanks Karen ) |
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Advice needed please
You have to make it very tight. Use old hosiery and possibly
a long athletic shoelace. The one I had to use on one of my cats (broken ankle, repaired in surgery) was clear. Maybe take less than a day to get used to it, though she may always struggle at times to remove it. ""kls"" wrote My cat has had one of the head collars fitted by the vet today (the ones that look like lampshades). She is struggling getting about, walkng backwards and bumping into things. |
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Thanks all
It is a clear one she has. She's been a little better today. Karen ) "Elle" wrote in message link.net... You have to make it very tight. Use old hosiery and possibly a long athletic shoelace. The one I had to use on one of my cats (broken ankle, repaired in surgery) was clear. Maybe take less than a day to get used to it, though she may always struggle at times to remove it. ""kls"" wrote My cat has had one of the head collars fitted by the vet today (the ones that look like lampshades). She is struggling getting about, walkng backwards and bumping into things. |
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Advice needed please
""kls"" wrote in message ... My cat has had one of the head collars fitted by the vet today (the ones that look like lampshades). She is struggling getting about, walkng backwards and bumping into things. How long will it take her to get used to it? She tore a claw and needed stitches. The vet removed the dressings today but gave her the collar to stop her pulling them out. We are taking her back to the vets next Monday and it seems such a long time if she is like this until then. Go to http://www.lambriarvetsupply.com/ and look for their flexible recovery collar #014TLM01-RC100 (5 1/2") or #014TLM01-RC200 (6 1/2") If you can't find it on their website, give them a call 1-800-344-6337. They're a very reliable company. These E-collars are very comfortable- most cats adapt to it very quickly. The small size cost about $6.00 and the medium, $7.00. Phil |
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Advice needed please
On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:55:59 GMT, "Elle"
wrote: You have to make it very tight. Use old hosiery and possibly a long athletic shoelace. The one I had to use on one of my cats (broken ankle, repaired in surgery) was clear. Maybe take less than a day to get used to it, though she may always struggle at times to remove it. Be sure they can get to their water. A strip of gauze also works to hold on the collar. Bud -- The night is just the shadow of the Earth. |
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