Managing the CONE

Discussion in 'Labrador Behavior' started by Lisa, Jun 14, 2013.

  1. Oberon

    Oberon Supporting Member Forum Supporter

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    Re: Managing the CONE

    Totally understand the need for a good cry, you poor thing. The only sensible response, I'd say. You must be thinking at this point that a Labrador rug would look pretty good in your lounge room. I would be thinking that.

    It's a major bummer that the incision has not healed enough to stay together :(

    You really are doing so well and we all admire you a great deal for the effort you are going to for Simba.
     
  2. Lisa

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    Kerryn, what a great idea! This afternoon the big boob (his alternate name around here :)) was snoring away... I looked at my daughter and suggested a try at the ointment. Scratched his tum for a bit until he rolled onto his back and obligingly presented the target. I kept scratching, Sarah applied ointment, and Simba kept snoring. He woke once we stopped the tummy rub so I did some "clicker charging" with him. Managed to distract for the required time. I call it a success even though we didn't do the compress. Going to do the same tonight - he's almost down for the count for the night so we'll give it a go.
    He didn't lick at it too bad throughout the day, so here's hoping! ;)
     
  3. Karen

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    Keep going, you're almost there!
     
  4. heidrun

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    How about putting the ointment on and then scattering his kibble in the garden or yard so that he has to spend some time hoovering up every last piece. :)
     
  5. drjs@5

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    Oh yes, Heidrun, that's a great idea.
    I know people who do regular kibble treasure-hunts!
    Sounds like progress has been made though ;)
     
  6. Lisa

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    Good idea! I'm actually thinking about getting one of those Kong wobblers that dispense kibble ... Maybe that and a few more scattered around for a "treasure hunt"!
     
  7. jade805

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    Amy loves her Kong we can fill up and the stuff falls out. Not the wobbler one, its more of a ball shape.
     

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