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 Jun 28, 2022  Dog-Friendly Items

The Benefits of Dog Recovery Suits

Most dogs hate having to wear a cone. We put our furry friends in the cone of shame to prevent them from licking or chewing on a summer sore, wound, or incision site. Thankfully, there are alternatives to cones that are still effective for protecting wounds and other injuries.

Problems With Cones

Cones create confusion, depression, and even panic in dogs. Additionally, cones can obstruct or limit your four-legged friend as they run into things or get stuck on furniture. Dogs recovering from surgery or injury must be in a quiet, stress-free environment. So, the distress and depression cones can cause are unsuitable for the healing process.

From a veterinary standpoint, cones do not protect the neck. Additionally, they cause heat and humidity to build up. So, this build-up can worsen any ear issues that your pup is experiencing. Also, older dogs and puppies with pre-existing conditions can hinder their vision and spacial awareness.

Benefits of Recovery Suits

Along with the intended benefit of preventing licking and chewing, recovery suits:

  • control shedding
  • provides calming
  • covers injuries
  • gives UV protection
  • provides allergy prevention and relief
  • prevents wounds
  • protects against ticks and burrs

Recovery suits are a much more comfortable option for your furry friend. Additionally, they come in various options for different injuries and purposes.

Options

Sleeves

Recovery suits with sleeves cover the front legs, back legs, neck, and body. So, these are great for covering injury points on your pup’s legs or if your pal has multiple injury sites that need protection.

Sleeved brands include:

  • Cover me By Tui
    • The full-body suits can be stepped into or put on over the head. They feature a “potty flap” and are machine washable. Also, the suit is available in seven sizes.
  • K9 Top Coat
    • The Top Coat is worn over the head and features a full-length zipper and bathroom access. The suit is machine washable and available in ten sizes. Additionally, it offers a lifetime warranty against defects in material and quality.

Sleeveless

Sleeveless recovery suits cover the neck and the body. This option is suitable if your pal is only affected in these areas.

Sleeveless brands include:

  • MediPaw
    • The MediPaw features a two-piece design that allows the “top” piece to be worn alone. Additionally, velcro joins the two parts. The suit is machine washable and available in eight sizes.
  • Suitical
    • This recovery suit is well-made and affordable. It goes on over the head and has snaps in the rear. Additionally, it is machine washable and available in ten sizes.

Sleeves Only

Suits with only sleeves protect your four-legged friend’s front or hind legs. The single sleeves allow for only the affected leg to be covered. This option can be more comfortable and breathable for your pup.

Sleeves-only brands include:

  • Lick Sleeve
    • This sleeve set covers both hind legs of your pup. Also, the sleeves still allow for bathroom access and feature a wrap with buckle closure. Additionally, they are machine washable and come in three sizes.
  • Suitical
    • This single sleeve protects the right or left front leg of your pal. Also, it is machine washable and available in eight sizes.

Explore the recovery suit options to decide which will be best and most comfortable for your companion! So, say goodbye to the cone and hello to restful recovery!

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