Yes - I think putting some clothes on him so he can't lick that area is much better than wearing the collar. It may give you a little extra wash for a few days - but that's no problem.
My dog didn't need to have any stitches taken out either - and he really never licked himself - very very little.
Actually, my dog came home and ate the biggest meal in the world (yes, he did!) and then he took the longest nap in the world. And the next day, you wouldn't even have know he had anything done.
Good luck!
Carol Jean |