If your pooch has to wear the “cone of shame,” it’s most likely there to protect them from themselves. The most common reason a pup has to wear a cone is after a surgical procedure, to protect them from festering with the healing process. While the purpose of these cones is excellent, they aren’t always the best for your pup. For some dogs, they’re too heavy and restrict their movement when walking. Or maybe the plastic material causes them irritation. Whatever the issue is, if your pooch has trouble living a happy life with a traditional cone – here are some DIY options to consider that will still get the job done.<\/p>\n
If you have a small dog, this DIY can work wonders.<\/p>\n
Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n With just a pool noodle<\/a> and some twine you can create a quite fashionable necklace that also doubles as a recovery collar<\/p>\n Materials Needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n They say you fix just about anything with duct tape – well, add a towel<\/a>, and you just might be able to fix your dog’s cone problem.<\/p>\n Materials\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Now, if you don’t consider yourself to be an extremely crafty person, consider buying plush recovery collars online. There are even super cute ones out there that can make your pup look like a lion<\/a> or a sunflower<\/a>. There’s even a brand called All Four Paws that created what they call “the Comfy Cone.<\/a>”<\/p>\n If the typical recovery cones or “cones of shame” just aren’t doing it for your pooch, or are causing them extreme discomfort to the point of visible sorrow – you should probably try something else. And luckily there are plenty of alternatives for you to choose from!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If your pooch has to wear the “cone of shame,” it’s most likely there to protect them from themselves. The most common reason a pup has to wear a cone is after a surgical procedure, to protect them from festering with the healing process. While the purpose of these cones is excellent, they aren’t always…<\/p>\n\n
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