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Originally Posted by BiewerYorkie  I am almost 65 and have had lots of dogs. I have never worried about covering the incision and none of my boys or girls have ever done any damage to it. My vet said licking helps heal. I just keep an eye on the dog and distract him if I see too much licking.
Louise |
My vet has never encouraged licking neither did my orthopedic surgeon vet they say if you see them licking the collar needs to go on. There can still be germs that get into the incision and will cause an infection. I would never suggest anyone let there dogs lick an incision.