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Originally Posted by pstinard  No, licking of the incision area is NOT okay. Even if it doesn't give her an infection directly, keeping the wound moist by licking increases the likelihood of infection. For her comfort, I would try the inflatable e-collar first, as mentioned above. That worked for my Bella, and she was quite comfortable with it. Otherwise, a onesie might work. If nothing else works, you will have to use the rubber or plastic e-collar. |
Yeah, you don't want that incision getting wet. I put Cookie in alternating onesie bathing suits; wear one, wash the other, and rotate.
The onesie was the only way I was keeper her from the wound and stitches without driving her nuts. I know she would have tried to destroy a cone all day had I tried it.