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Dog collar stuck on leg and neck, too tight. How to remove it at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 8 months old | 22 lbs

Hi, I just discovered that my dog had her dog collar stuck on her and I can't get it off. It seems to be around her leg and neck so that it is too tight to come off. She doesnt seem to be in pain, only if I try to see if I can get her out and then she licks me incessantly. I don't know how she got her collar stuck on like that, perhaps it was put on weird this morning by someone else. I am without a way to go anywhere right now so need an at home solution. Thanks for your help.

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on July 4th, 2018

It needs to come off. If you can’t push the leg out or unclip the collar then please cut the collar off. Your dog could get a permanent serious injury if this goes on too long. If needed ask for assistance from a friend or neighbor. In the future have the collar tight enough that she can’t get her leg into it. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Bailey,

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    Answered By Stacey Anstaett, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Hello! Checking in on Baily today. If the collar is still stuck, please re-submit your question with a picture. A picture so we can see all of Bailey (so we can orient ourselves) and then one closer up would both be helpful. If we can see exactly whats going on, we can better advise you regarding how to get it off. Thank you for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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