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Originally Posted by Furbaby Friend  I hate to sound behind the times here, but what is an "e" collar and what is it for? 
Also, I've already gotten a quote from my vet about spaying (I plan ahead for everything, so yep no dog, but I already have the budget for the spay...go figure :P lol) and he said some of the charges on it were optional, but they really shouldn't be imo. I then did some shopping around and found they were optional at every place I went to. I was just wondering why they are optional if they really are for the safety of the pup? I opted into all of them of course, but why doesn't the vet require them? |
An e- collar or an 'Elizabethan" collar is that thing funny looking, that resembles a "lamp shade" on the neck of a dog, and prevents the dog from licking and biting at the incision ...
Some blood work are optional before surgery but it is better to have them done. Some other optional may include extra time under vets care for example... i prefer to bring mine home and supervise my self, but it is because i have experience, for another person they may even opt to have the pet stay overnight ...
You need to see the list of the "optional's" and analyze what could be better for you and your pet.
Thinking ahead is what every prospect pet owner should do before making a decision... Congrats.
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