With Lola's recent epilepsy diagnosis I have got her a new tag that states she is epileptic. My only concern is she doesn't wear her collar in the house cause she itches at it. She has a padded one from pets at home for walks but like I say she itches, can anyone recommend one she could wear indoors and for walks? Quick update on Lola's condition, no more fits since and she is coming back to her usual self. Had her bloods done last week and her bloods look great x
Really great to read that Lola's condition is stable and she is more herself x Is there any particular reason you chose a padded collar?Could it be making her warm ,leading to making her itchy?Dexter's everyday collar that we get on with ok is just one of the nylon ,soft plastic clip fastening types.Most of the time he doesn't have one on in the house ...but if we forget it's only light.I always take it off if we are leaving him alone in case he got caught on something... Up until Summer I was walking him on a thicker ,sturdier flat collar ,just for those 'spotted a cat' or a 'staring dog' moments that I miss but can make him pull ....but now he's not soooooooo bad,I've stopped putting it on him thinking it's too heavy for him in the heat....
Great news that Lola is doing well. For Juno I have a Heim biothane collar for swimming as it's like a rubber and doesn't stay wet. Foe every day walking I have a Wolters collar. Juno only wears a collar out walking, swimming or training in the garden.
The padded collar is just what my other half picked up when she out grew her last one. The Heim biothane one looks cool. Is it strong enough for sudden jolts? Lola walks really well on the lead but thinks runners are inviting her to join them!
I like the Heim products. Originally bought the adjustable lead last October and loved it. No need to worry about the weather or wet leads. Quick wipe is the most it needs to stay clean and dry. I bought the collar, together with the 5m tracking lead a few months ago. The collar specifically for swimming so no wet collar to rub or irritate and the tracking line for areas where Juno can't be off lead but has more freedom. I think it's certainly strong enough for jolts and it's very light as well. Have to say I also like the orange against my chocolate girl - stands out well when she's charging around with her friends through fields, woods and forest
Why do you need a collar explaining her condition? Does she wander? This isn't a criticism, please understand that, but our dog was epileptic from 3 years and died shortly before his 14th birthday. I would only have considered any identification of his condition if he was being kennelled. Wishing you all the best with Lola and gentle hugs for her. x
Just personal choice.....but I like the old fashioned rolled leather collars. I think they sit nicely on the dogs neck and are comfortable for the dog to wear.
I don't leave a collar on Charlie - no manner what collar, how often I wash it, he scratches at it. He always has done this. ok, now. I know people think I am a bit barmy (I don't think so though ) but I think that a collar would be an irritating thing to wear all the time. I wouldn't want to, for sure. So I can understand why some dogs don't want to. I'm comfy in a shirt, necklace, scarf etc when I'm at work but when I'm home, I want them off, relax, and nothing round my neck. I reckon it's the same for dogs. Woof. Woof.
I agree. For a while I took Molly's collar off in the house, but she was such a little devil to put it on that I started leaving it on in the house. I love the feel of an unconstrained dog's neck and as she has been microchipped if she did do a runner I SHOULD get her back. I believe a name tag is mandatory for dog's out in public.
She's never bolted but I am a worrier, when the fence blew down at our old house she would go in the garden and not leave when my other half let her out but I always put her lead on. Plus our new house has a lower wall than our old house and don't want to take any chances. Are the leather ok for swimming Molly?
I had an epileptic dog and he never wore a collar in the house but only when out. Collar was a 'regular' one and no problem as collar on meant exciting walk My initial thought was why have 'epileptic' on collar, but I can see that can be very valuable in case someone stole your dog or she became lost. Maybe you could also have on, 'needs medication'.
I got Chepi an American make which is made out the same stuff the top of trainers is. It dries really quickly, can go in the machine and is light. It's a Spiffy Dog one.
our dogs both wear their collars all the time, in the house & out - they both get a bit agitated when they're taken off (to swap - they are truly spoiled and have a wide selection of collars), though they relax after a short while - "Our" favourite at the moment is the EzyDog Neo - soft & strong and dries quickly. They both walk on harnesses (though Scooby is on a collar only at the moment, until his op scar heals), but also wear collars with ID & licence discs - I am paranoid about them escaping from the house, so HAVE to have their discs at all times.
After a very terrifying accident a few years ago with Hattie & Charlie we NEVER have collars on in the house. They were playing when Charlie's lower teeth got caught in Hattie's collar and as the panicked Hattie was being choked and we nearly lost her. Lovelylittlelola I came across this website that makes medical collars including Epilepsy www.leadingthepackstore.co.uk Hope it helps and I am glad Lola is doing so well. xx
