Gibbs had his surgeries and we were instructed that occasional licking was OK, but excessive licking and scratching was a problem. We were told to make him wear the dreaded "Collar of Shame" when we couldn't watch him at all times.

My buddy can be rather resourceful, and although the collar prevented him from licking, he somehow managed to contort his torso and "turn-in" his back leg to scratch at his hernia incision.

Baby Onesies to the rescue.

He now cannot lick or scratch his incision and doesn't have to wear the dreaded "Collar of Shame".

Attached Images

File Type: jpg	IMG_0686.jpg (1.28 MB, 13 views)
File Type: jpg	IMG_0688.jpg (1.23 MB, 13 views)
File Type: jpg	IMG_0690.jpg (1.12 MB, 9 views)

How is Gibbs feeling? He went through a lot poor guy. I will say however that he looks very cute in his onesie, I love the color. Feel better soon little man!

He looks so cute in his onesie. Glad it worked and saved him from the dreaded "collar of shame". It must make you feel better too. Speedy recovery to Gibbs from Tyler and me.

He seems to be feeling good. He was tired the first night and only wanted to sleep. Since he was so tired and we didn't want to put the collar on him, I slept with him the guest room. I'm a light sleeper and knew I'd wake up if he started pick at his incision, but he slept the entire night.

He was back to normal to the next day.

Funny thing, we have noticed on obvious personality change. He wants to snuggle, and at least temporarily, has turned into a "love bug". I'm not sure if it will last, and will have mixed emotions if it does.

He's been the near perfect puppy, but never wanted to snuggle, lay with us or spend time on our laps. Dana and I missed it, but love him for who he is and his independence. I'd hate to know that neutering him somehow changed him. Although we do LOVE the fact that he wants to lay with us and snuggle. We'll see if it lasts.

It really does. He adapts quickly and lets Dana and I do whatever we want to/for him, but he seemed so sad in the collar. I feel better for him.

It may be that he still doesn't fewl QUITE up to par. I've said before that Kodi sleeps in his crate at night, and even INSISTS that we close the door for him. But if he's not feeling well, he wants to sleep in the bed with us and snuggle close. We can tell when he's well again, because he asks to be put to bed in his crate. I think you'll have the "old Gibbs" back before long!

That said, Kodi got snugglier as he settled down into adulthood. He's still a confident, self-reliant dog, but he also enjoys a bit of snuggling in the evenings!

Glad he's doing so well. Both my dogs didn't snuggle as pups but became snuggle bugs as adults! He may still enjoy the snuggling even as he begins to feel better.

Love the onesie look! Hope Gibbs is back to his old self soon!

Gibbs is a great little patient. Hope he heals quickly.

Gibbs the worst is over now, your on the mend good luck.