My neutered dog is licking stitches, bleeding, not eating. E-collar failed.

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My dog has gone through the process of neutering. He is continuously licking his stitches. We have done everything to stop him from doing so but he all in veins. Elizabeth Coller is also not helpful this time.. Sometime blood is also coming through the stitches. My dog is not eating properly. Pls suggest something to tackle this problem as we are worrying about it. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Get an elizabethan collar that is firm, plastic and extends past his nose. It must extend past his nose! Make sure it is tight enough (but you should be able to fit two fingers between the collar and his skin so not too tight) so it doesn't slide down: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Pet-Health-Elizabethan-Collars/dp/B00FXKSWUC/ref=sr_1_9?crid=355YAQ65NHWAK&keywords=elizabethan+collar+for+dogs&qid=1580920059&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=elizabethan%2Cpets%2C253&sr=1-9 Then get one of the donut elizabethan collars to wear behind the plastic elizabethan collar to limit Shavy's movement: https://www.amazon.com/Protective-Inflatable-Collar-Dogs-Collar/dp/B0725C3RJX The links above are just to show you what I'm talking about. This method should stop him from reaching the incision. It is very important to keep him from licking the incision because he could open it up or cause an infection. Have him examined by the veterinarian if needed. I hope this helps.

My neutered dog is licking stitches, bleeding, not eating. E-collar failed.

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