Cooper’s awwees
Remember Cooper’s awwees? They actually sort of healed up a little but since DB started work and no one’s home, he started licking the bad paws which the vet said is out of boredom. The float looking collar we got him made him so miserable. He does not sleep much when he has that collar on because it makes his head hangs over the collar, like he kena choked. So obviously with his neck obstructed, he snores a lot and he will sit up and sometimes leans against the wall to sleep. I felt so bad for him. This is what the awwees look like now on one paw. It is getting bigger.
DB and I surfed the web last week and we think we found the perfect collar, we hope. Not the cone looking thing but this.
I know, he looks like the collar of Queen Elizabeth 1’s dresses. That is exactly what the collar is call, Soft E-Collar (Elizabethan Collar Alternative). DB said Cooper looks like a flower with this new collar on. We got him the XL collar. It arrived this afternoon and I put it on right away.
So far he has not lick his wounds coz he can’t get to them. This neck of the collar is very soft, unlike the float looking thing. With this new collar he is actually sleeping good. He is laying down right now and he looks very comfortable to us. We know he is comfortable because he will not come over to sit next to us, giving us the very pitiful look when he has that blue floating collar on. With this soft collar he has not done that since I put it on him.
Of course we take it off when he gets out the house or when he went to the dog park this late afternoon. I am praying this new collar would be the cure for his awwees.
January 3rd, 2009 at 9:24 pm
I like the 2nd pict. Indeed like a flower! I can see a smiling Cooper. Whoever invent this is a genius.
Che-Cheh: Genius is correct.
January 4th, 2009 at 12:28 am
oh poor cooper. must be painful. hey, at least the collar is in army camouflage…so looks kinda masculine :D
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January 4th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
Hi Dawn,
Did the vet prescribe any anti-biotics or medication for Cooper’s acrolick granuloma? His lesions look serious enough for the treatment. According to our vet, the collar just keeps dogs from chewing but does not cure the condition which happens to most retrievers. Lola suffered the same recurring condition for a couple of years a while back but hasn’t had it since she went through medication.
Thought I’d share that and also wish you all the best for 2009. :)
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Hi Rita,
I didn’t know this condition is very common with retrievers.
We did take him to the vet in November and was prescribed antibiotics and some ointment. The lesions healed up a little and now they got worse. Actually the new collar is not working either. Yes, we are bringing him in this Friday for his vet appointment.
January 5th, 2009 at 4:50 am
hi dear :
Oh dear poor pup , he look so pity la . hope this coller will help him a bit . this coller a bit like wat I use to have it for my kids fir hair cut to or wash their hair not let water get into the eye:)
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January 6th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Hi Dawn, first time I see something like that. Poor doggie. Hope he recovers well soon.
By the way, happy new year Dawn. Hows the weather there?
We’re expecting lots of snow tonight and tomorrow. but temp not bad, cool around -2′c.
Have a great week, Lee.
January 6th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Poor Cooper… Hope his aaaweee gets better soon.
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January 7th, 2009 at 5:06 am
Ah kua dog !!!
hahahhaaa…..