Anyone use "Bite-not" collar
Last year we ended up with steroids, which I really hate to do. I'm wondering if anyone has used the "Bite-not" collar. My thought was to put it on him and leave it on so that he cannot reach his backside. Does anyone think that would be a terrible idea? It would most likely mean keeping him in the collar from now til Jan. |
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| Hi Ginny.
I bought one of these for Oscar when he got bitten by a spider and had a huge abcess on his leg. He found it much more comfy than the e-collar, though he only had to wear it for two weeks. The only issue we had was with matting underneath the collar. I'm so sorry about Tasker's allergies. Sounds like our first sheepie, Quincy. Three years of allergy shots were worthless. Flea allergy in Oct - Jan??? Where do you live again? I also think that sounds strange. Laur |
| Poor Tasker! That sounds miserable. I haven't tried the collar but it seems worth a shot. I've thought about getting one the next time one of mine needs the e-collar.
Is there anything other than steroids to relieve his itching? Wonder what he is reacting to. Do you start bringing firewood inside in October? |
| We live in upstate NY. I have gas logs in my Fireplace so we don't use wood. I will say it startted a bit later than usual this year, for what it's worth. We've tried all the anti-histimines and various type of allergy meds with no luck.
The Vets "theory" is that when the weather turns cold the fleas come inside so dogs that don't normally get bit wind up with bites but because they are on a flea program you rarely see the flea around.  Who knows.
I think I'll order one and give it a try. I think what happens is he scratches, causes an irritation then scratches some more. It becomes a never ending cycle. |
| Ginny, can you put some shorts and a shirt on him? This is Lucy's bad time of year, too and she really did a number on herself, too. She got that horrible infected area on her leg and chewed all the hair off the bottom of her tail. At least if I can put some breathable cotton over it, it doesn't make the problem worse and it limits the area that she can touch.
Quote: I think what happens is he scratches, causes an irritation then scratches some more. It becomes a never ending cycle.
You got it. And the more inflamed it gets, the more inflamed it continues to get because the skin can't calm down. If it isn't open and exposed, I've used pure aloe vera gel to calm and cool the area and a bactine like spray that will kill germs and cool at the same time. I feel for you guys.  |
| I'm sorry Tasker is itching all over. I've never heard of that collar, but it sounds like a great idea. The T-shirt thing sounds good too. Yuki has started in on her tail and paws.... so I understand! l |
| I ordered the collar...... but you did get me thinging. I don't think a T shirt would work because it's actually in his rump area BUT I wonder if a pair of shorts would do the trick?????
I'll hijack a pair of Dougs shorts tonight and see if I can McGyver something  |
| Ginny,
See this thread page: Shorts and bitenot collars Hope it helps. |
| It was YOUR shorts I was thinking of when I got the "idea"!!! HAHAHAHAHA, I'm afraid Doug doesn't have any snazzy red one thought!! |
 Hmmmmm.......
Now women are thinking about my shorts when their dogs are in discomfort. I'm not sure I like this... Actually, I think they were swim trunks with a drawstring... Maybe Doug has a pair that say "7-UP" or "Budweiser" on them! |
| That really is a good idea. I may do that to Yuki. |
| I hope that if Tasker cannot scratch it , that the symptoms will cease. That is the worst thing....preventing them from scratching when it must bother them soooo much. Imagine if you were itchy and your hands were tied? I think I'd go nuts.
With a T-short, or shorts, he'd still be able to scratch himself, but hopefully not until he is raw. And also, it would prevetn germs etc from getting in and getting the sores infected. When Dixie shows some extra itchiness we put some aloe vera spray, or something we got from that vet that has an anticeptic in it. We have aslo been successful with a warm saline soluntion We try to calm the itchiness, even if it is only tempprary, so that it doesn't get out of control. So far this season, knock on wood, Dixie has been unaffected more than normal...  But this is our first year with her so maybe so is OK in the fall/winter. Fingers crossed! |
Bosley's mom wrote: I hope that if Tasker cannot scratch it , that the symptoms will cease. That is the worst thing....preventing them from scratching when it must bother them soooo much. Imagine if you were itchy and your hands were tied? I think I'd go nuts. I had the same thoughts, but what do you think nurses do all the time? LOL
I remember when my dad was in the CICU and still had the respirator tube and his hands were tied down to the bed and he was in pain from his chest and was trying to communicate it.... Perhaps as you suggest he'll be able to rub up against something and get some non-destructive relief, but sometimes you just have to prevent the scratching, like when you have Poison Ivy, because the scratching causes more damage, and more itchiness/scratching in a vicious cycle. It's a tough medicine. |
| I'll have to see what I can rig upl I did order the collar and had it 2 day Fed Ex'ed. I hate to have him in the collar all the time but maybe just at night and when I am at work. It seems like he would get a stiff neck from wearing it all the time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Ginny, I was able to get one at my local vet's office, I think he charged us $35 for it, but I'm not sure. |
Ron wrote: :lmt: Hmmmmm.......
Now women are thinking about my shorts when their dogs are in discomfort. I'm not sure I like this... Not just discomfort, but a rash. |
| HAHAHAHAHAHAAH!!!
My vet only has the E collar  We have an apt with Ty's Vet on Thursday but he has alreaedy told me he prefers the E-collar to the bite not.
I absolutely will not put him in a cone, not only would it be hard to keep him in it for the next three months but every time I put one on Tasker he gets an ear infection. The plastic creates a warm wet environment which seems to cause an almost instant ear infection. |
| Does anyone know if the bite not collar would prevent them from chewing their front legs? It seems to me they would still be able to reach many areas without too much difficulty. |
Willowsprite wrote: Does anyone know if the bite not collar would prevent them from chewing their front legs? It seems to me they would still be able to reach many areas without too much difficulty.
I'll let you know at the end of the week  |
| I know this reply is way too late for this post but I still would like to warn anyone who wants to use bit not collar. Our dog just had a hip replacement surgery and we bought the bite not collar to prevent him from pulling out staples from his leg. Well, bit not collar did not work at all and in one day he pulled 10 staples opening his wound. Not only was he able to pull his staples but he was kept on licking his would. Bite not collar is worthless. DO NOT BUY IT!!! I had to go back to E collar to prevent my dog from further opening his wound. |
| Thank you for your input.
What was the problem? Was he able to get to the wound with the collar on, or did it come off, or something else? Thanks. |
| This is my first time on this site - but found it very interesting that just as I am going thru these problems so are all of you and your poor pups! I have a german shephard, 2 years old - first time with this problem - been on the same food until 4 months ago - things got a little tight financially and so we thought it would be okay to drop the quality of food we were feeding our boy. Now he's itching and the vet is fairly sure it's allergies - most likely to the food. I went out last week and purchased the Avoderm - lamb and rice and after only one week, I see great improvement - mainly, less chewing.
I keep being told that if you can avoid the wheat, the corn and any other grains that may be in the dog food - that it truly is so much better for the pups that seem to start chewing ferociously at this time of year! Good luck. |
| We didn't do well with the bite not collar. I found he could still get to his legs, etc - whcih for us was the area we wantd to stay away from. Also, the collar wasn't as comfy as I thought it was.
There is something called the "comfy cone". That is what we used and worked great and seemed much more comfy. I fot mine at Pet Co but you can also order on line. Hope he feels better soon. |
| I put a t-shirt on Bella when her seasonal allergies get bad. It keeps her from chewing on her back where it seems to be the worst. Not much of a fashion statement though...and you need to watch for matting on the chest. |
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