Hi everyone! 
We have a 5.5 month old puppy who we just had spayed a couple of days ago. The vet also sealed up the pup's umbilical hernia, so the wound is a little longer than usual. It's glued shut and the sutures will dissolve on their own.
I'm wondering if it's necessary to get a cone for her? The vet didn't mention one to us, so I thought it'd be okay. But now I'm hearing horror stories about puppies ripping open wounds and bleeding to death!
She hasn't touched her wound except for a few little licks (which we stopped). We have her with us all the time, and will spot any picking or licking at the wound.
I'd prefer not to cone her as she's rather timid and we are working hard to socialize her. I think she's okay with out it, but after hearing these horror stories, I'm a bit worried!
Thanks for any advice.
We have a 5.5 month old puppy who we just had spayed a couple of days ago. The vet also sealed up the pup's umbilical hernia, so the wound is a little longer than usual. It's glued shut and the sutures will dissolve on their own.
I'm wondering if it's necessary to get a cone for her? The vet didn't mention one to us, so I thought it'd be okay. But now I'm hearing horror stories about puppies ripping open wounds and bleeding to death!
She hasn't touched her wound except for a few little licks (which we stopped). We have her with us all the time, and will spot any picking or licking at the wound.
I'd prefer not to cone her as she's rather timid and we are working hard to socialize her. I think she's okay with out it, but after hearing these horror stories, I'm a bit worried!
Thanks for any advice.