How long should a dog wear a cone for a hotspot

Most dogs, my own included, really dislike wearing a cone. And the chances are, you’ll be hoping to get rid of the cone as soon as possible after your dog’s neuter operation! 

It’s important that your pooch doesn’t get a chance to chew on their wounds and potentially make the healing time take much longer.

So, the cone, or an effective alternative, does need to stay on your dog until their wounds have healed.

How long does my dog have to wear a cone after being spayed

And that can take from 7-14 days. 

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I’m going to talk about the factors that will influence how long your dog needs to wear their cone, and at the alternatives available to you. Because there are a few.

As always after a surgical procedure, the most important thing you need to do is follow your veterinarian’s instructions, and check with them first if you want to try out one of the alternative cones mentioned below.

Is The Cone Really Necessary?

When you collect your dog after an operation, they are often a bit drowsy for a while.

They can seem vulnerable and a bit helpless. And the cone seems to make everything worse. No wonder your first

how long should a dog keep their cone on after being spayed

how long should my dog keep his cone on