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My dog is uncomfortable in his cone. Is this normal? Can he sleep?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 8.2 lbs

okay so i got tucker a cone but he keeps on trying to sleep but can’t fall asleep...should i take it off while he sleeps or leave it on. he seems uncomfortable in the cone...is this normal?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 11th, 2018

The point of the cone is to keep Tucker from licking. If you take it off, he will lick his wound over night. Do not take it off. He will get used to it and he will be able to sleep with it on. Tough Love does it here.

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