Thanks...he actually made himself bleed a little yesterday which is why I was feeaking out..and taought myself to sew...I am just unsure of how long before he should be healed enough not to bother him...because the ecollar is making him itchy around his neck also..I think..he keeps putting his head down and pawing at it, so I take it off and hold him so I know he can't cause any disturbances DOWN there but the minute I put him down without it..he is munching AND LICKING