My 5 month old boy had surgery on Friday and won't wear the plastic collar the vet supplied. When i say " wont wear", i mean he can get out of it, no matter how tight its tied. Fair enough, its horrid and hard and uncomfortable.
I bought a blue fabric one, fastens with Velcro. He can get his head out in ten seconds.
I bought a fabric, cotton filled ring doughnut with a drawstring and toggle. Took him 24 hours to master it but now, its seconds before its off.
Today I bought babygrows. Cut a hole in the bum end as a video showed, put it on him and initially, it was a success. He looked comfy and cosy. 2 hours later, he's prancing around naked.
Problem is, he had abdominal surgery and he's at risk of further surgery if he doesn't stay calm, and doesn't leave the wound alone. He's isolated from his two litter mates partly because they're very active and he needs rest, but were spending loads of time with him (splitting time between them) and he's just too soon after surgery to let loose. Plus both girls hissed at him when he first came home smelling funny.
I feel really frustrated that I'm not keeping him safe, and tearful that he's in such distress. I haven't slept for a week.