This has been quite a month

[yorkiemini]

Hope Beanies's paw continues to heal well! These little pups are so fast that they can get themselves in trouble quickly.

Cali rides in her car seat all buckled in with her harness. We have been in an accident unfortunately but thankfully she was OK due to being safely strapped in. When I first got her she did not like staying in her car seat, but then neither did my son - both of them learned that they could not go in the car unless they were buckled in. Now Cali gets in her seat, waits for me to strap her in then watches out the window until she falls asleep!

[Rhetts_mama]

I can't imagine allowing a dog in my lap either while driving or as a passenger. In a crash, an airbag deploys at 200 mph. More than fast enough to kill a small dog. I use a carrier that's strapped in to the back seat.

[sportschick]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

I can't imagine allowing a dog in my lap either while driving or as a passenger. In a crash, an airbag deploys at 200 mph. More than fast enough to kill a small dog. I use a carrier that's strapped in to the back seat.

Well, believe it or not, there are tons of people riding around where I live with dogs on their laps and hanging out of windows. Maybe it is city living that people feel that they don't drive far and won't get into accidents. Which of course, isn't true! Apparently, no yorkietalkers do it, but I see it on a daily basis around here.

[TeresaM]

I'm sorry to hear this. Poor Beanie, I can't imagine how bad her paw must hurt. I'm sure it will heal in no time and she'll be running around and playing.

A couple of things. Did the vet give you pain meds for her. Please be sure to give them to her as prescribed. These little guys are very tough and brave and we often don't realize that they really are in pain. There is no reason to let them be in pain, it doesn't help them heal any faster. So please be sure to follow your vets instructions on the pain meds. And, of course, the antibiotics. Those are very important.

Also, if you have a Petco or Petsmart or other pet store close by, go and look for a soft cone for her to wear. There are several different styles and you'll both be much happier in the long run. This is one I have and my crew wear it with little difficulity.

ProCollar Premium Inflatable Protective Collar at PETCO

And PLEASE find a way to restrain her in the car. There are so very many things that can happen to them. As bad as you feel hearing her complain about the car seat it is nothing to how bad you'll feel if she is seriously injured or killed because she wasn't.

[dollydoodle]

I have a small plastic kennel/carrier seatbelt secured in the back seat for both dogs. Luckily they were in there when I had a pretty bad accident 2 years ago. My airbag deployed & the impact was big enough that my shoes flew off of me & I was slightly hurt by the airbag. The girls were fine.

[emii26]

Bentley broke his leg about 4 weeks ago and he has to wear a cone to keep him from chewing his cast off. The first week in it was pure he!!, but now he seems to have gotten used to it. He occasionally will still throw a fit when its time to put it back on (he only wears it when we are not with him to watch him for chewing) and if the cone is laying where he can get to it, he will try to destroy it, growling and snapping at it. absolutely hilarious. But she will get used to the cone!

As for riding in the car... Bentley hated his car seat at first but I began to leave it in the house and let him play in it at home and now he is much better with it in the car. Once he did jump out of it while I was driving but he was hooked in by his harness so he didn't get far. He didn't choke himself, he just got mad because he had constrained himself even more by dangling over the edge. After I pulled over, fixed him, and gave him a long lecture, he has NEVER done it again.

Here's some pics of Bentley's carseat and him in the dreadful cone.

[sportschick]

Originally Posted by emii26

Bentley broke his leg about 4 weeks ago and he has to wear a cone to keep him from chewing his cast off. The first week in it was pure he!!, but now he seems to have gotten used to it. He occasionally will still throw a fit when its time to put it back on (he only wears it when we are not with him to watch him for chewing) and if the cone is laying where he can get to it, he will try to destroy it, growling and snapping at it. absolutely hilarious. But she will get used to the cone!

As for riding in the car... Bentley hated his car seat at first but I began to leave it in the house and let him play in it at home and now he is much better with it in the car. Once he did jump out of it while I was driving but he was hooked in by his harness so he didn't get far. He didn't choke himself, he just got mad because he had constrained himself even more by dangling over the edge. After I pulled over, fixed him, and gave him a long lecture, he has NEVER done it again.

Here's some pics of Bentley's carseat and him in the dreadful cone.

That is a great idea about putting the seat out for her in the house! I will definitely do that.

Beanie's cone is clear plastic and looks much smaller and goes up higher on her head. My landlord just put it back on her and it is staying on her! She can't eat with it on, so I just hand fed her and put water in a spoon so she could drink.

She is absolutely miserable with it on, but I can't have her licking and chewing her poor boo boo paw. God it looks awful.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by sportschick

Well, believe it or not, there are tons of people riding around where I live with dogs on their laps and hanging out of windows. Maybe it is city living that people feel that they don't drive far and won't get into accidents. Which of course, isn't true! Apparently, no yorkietalkers do it, but I see it on a daily basis around here.

A lot of people do things that are bad its not an excuse to do what they are doing. Some are just not educated about it, some don't care, and some just think they drive good and no accident will ever happen to them. It is also a distraction just like cell phones, the radio, and putting make up on. No matter what its just not safe ever.

[Lovetodream88]

When my cousin had her dogs dewclaws removed her boyfriend made little cones to go over her feet instead of her wearing a big cone. You could also try a doggy sock they sell them at petsmart. I suggest getting the kiss e collar for emergency's. I bought one for Callie when she had to have knee surgery but she never licks her wounds so i never had to use it but it is a lot more comfy then the plastic ones and now I have it for any emergency's. The Kiss-E Collar

[amyazer]

i drive with zoey on my lap only locally(even then i just put her in her carrier)...once i tried to drive with her on my lap at a longer distance and she kept moving i pulled to the side and put her in her carrier...you may feel guilty bec they seem miserable and just wanna be close to you but i guess you may actually be teaching them. i don't have kids yet and i always think would i do this with my puppy but not with my kid i figure to just do everything you would do if that was kid rather be sorry later on it is a life in your care after all...

[sportschick]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

When my cousin had her dogs dewclaws removed her boyfriend made little cones to go over her feet instead of her wearing a big cone. You could also try a doggy sock they sell them at petsmart. I suggest getting the kiss e collar for emergency's. I bought one for Callie when she had to have knee surgery but she never licks her wounds so i never had to use it but it is a lot more comfy then the plastic ones and now I have it for any emergency's. The Kiss-E Collar

Those look like they would be WAY more comfortable than what she has on now, but I fear she would find a way to still lick her foot with these because they look squishy. And Beanie is a total licker!!!

[Hrossen11]

Even though pups would prefer sitting in my lap, I will not risk it. My boys travel in there crate which is seat belted in. They have been doing this since they were babies. My friend in high school was killed because their dog was riding in the passenger's lap, the dog squirmed and distracted the driver causing him to over compensate and crash into a telephone pole killing the passenger. They were taking the dog to the groomers and the pup normally lay quietly during the drive.

[sportschick]

I ended up taking her back to vet o Thursday (who waited for me after he was done with work and THEN did not charge me for visit - I LOVE these people) because she re-injured her paw on Thursday. Literally ran around yelping on 3 legs.

Anyway, he said she is healing beautifully, BUT she has serious irritation between her paws where she was injured. He put a soft donut collar on her since she figured out how to lick her paw with the plastic one on. Said she would be fine in about a week, just stop her from licking,, don't let her run around and don't walk her for the full 2 weeks of healing time.

ANyWAY, I let her play in the house today, running around after ball. Took collar off since I can supervise her. OMG she was an absolute NUT. I mean, a total nut, hyper maniac, like she could not control herself. Which I can understand since she hasn't walked or played in a week.

WHAT DO I DO, HOW do I stop her from being herself? By the way, she seems fine, her paw seems fine - no pain, but I have no clue if she is really o.k.

Any suggestions welcome!!

[Princes mom]

Dogs unrestrained in cars distract drivers, pose threat - USATODAY.com

[emii26]

Originally Posted by sportschick

I ended up taking her back to vet o Thursday (who waited for me after he was done with work and THEN did not charge me for visit - I LOVE these people) because she re-injured her paw on Thursday. Literally ran around yelping on 3 legs.

Anyway, he said she is healing beautifully, BUT she has serious irritation between her paws where she was injured. He put a soft donut collar on her since she figured out how to lick her paw with the plastic one on. Said she would be fine in about a week, just stop her from licking,, don't let her run around and don't walk her for the full 2 weeks of healing time.

ANyWAY, I let her play in the house today, running around after ball. Took collar off since I can supervise her. OMG she was an absolute NUT. I mean, a total nut, hyper maniac, like she could not control herself. Which I can understand since she hasn't walked or played in a week.

WHAT DO I DO, HOW do I stop her from being herself? By the way, she seems fine, her paw seems fine - no pain, but I have no clue if she is really o.k.

Any suggestions welcome!!

Bentley has not been able to run around and play for 4 weeks now and we have probably another 4 weeks to go. He has no way to release his extra energy except with chew toys. Kongs have been our best friend. Invest in a kong where you can put treats or peanut butter in it for her. Bentley's favorite is frozen peanut butter. That will keep him occupied for quite awhile.