Pets who have undergone surgery or simple wound treatment would have to wear the "cone of shame" to prevent them from biting and chewing their wounds or stitches. However, this cone causes a lot of troubles to pets, so pet owners are looking for alternatives.
The first cones were handmade by Edward J. Schilling, a pharmaceutical salesman during the early 1960s. It remains the best solution to protect suture or wound for pets, according to Ken Bowman, president of the Chino, California-based KVP International, a cone manufacturer.
KVP manufactures 14 different collars which include two inflatables and two soft collars at different sizes that fit to any kind of pets from little mouse to huge dog. However, their company and others are trying to create a better alternative, as reported by Washington Post.
KVP is now doing some research on whether the cone might harm the pets as it may act as an amplifier that can hurt the animal's ears or lead to loss of vision. However, Stephanie Syberg of St. Peters, Missouri came up with a good solution.
Syberg is the founder and president of Cover Me by Tui, a one-piece, postsurgical garment for dogs. "I was in veterinary medicine myself for 16 years. I was constantly being asked, 'What can we use instead of the plastic cone?'" Syberg said.
The garment is made from Peruvian cotton and was tested on 200 dogs. According to Syberg, the veterinaries found it calming, and its breathable fabric promotes healing. It comes in pullover and step-in versions, according to Daily Freeman.
Dr. Charlie Sink from Grand Paws Animal Clinic in Surprise, Arizona, purchased 3,000 pieces on his first order. "They are the softest cloth and the dogs just love them. You can wash them. It's an amazing product," said Sink, who has been a vet for 47 years.
Pets who have undergone surgery or simple wound treatment would have to wear the "cone of shame" to prevent them from biting, chewing their wounds or stiches. However, this cone causes a lot of troubles to pets, so pet owners are looking for alternatives.
The first cones were handmade by Edward J. Schilling, a pharmaceutical salesman during the early 1960's. It remains the best solution to protect suture or wound for pets, according to Ken Bowman, president of the Chino, California-based KVP International, a cone manufacturer.
KVP manufactures 14 different collars which include two inflatables and two soft collars at different sizes that fits to any kind of pets from little mouse to huge dog. However, their company and others are trying to create a better alternative, as reported by Washington Post.
KVP is now doing some research on whether the cone might harm the pets as it may act as an amplifier that can hurt the animal's ears or loss of vision it causes may stress them. However, Stephanie Syberg of St. Peters, Missouri came up with a good solution.
Syberg is the founder and president of Cover Me by Tui; a one-piece, post-surgical garment for dogs. "I was in veterinary medicine myself for 16 years. I was constantly being asked, 'What can we use instead of the plastic cone?'" Syberg said.
The garment is made from Peruvian cotton and was tested on 200 dogs. According to Syberg, the veterinaries found it calming, and its breathable fabric promotes healing. It comes in pullover and step-in versions, according to Daily Freeman.
Dr. Charlie Sink from Grand Paws Animal Clinic in Surprise, Arizona, purchased 3,000 pieces on his first order. "They are the softest cloth and the dogs just love them. You can wash them. It's an amazing product," said Sink, who has been a vet for 47 years.
