Do vets recommend harnesses?
Gustave Carroll
2025-06-02 04:32:10
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Collars have known detriments to them. There’s nothing worse than when I see a dog choking on a collar, so detriments include nerve damage, increasing intraocular or eye pressure, as well as for dogs who have tracheal conditions. Pressing that trachea is so detrimental. So I can’t stress enough the importance of walking on a good harness. Dog necks are similar to that of humans. They house the trachea, thyroid gland, esophagus, jugular, lymph nodes, and spinal column. Because of this, using a collar can be extremely harmful because of all the pulling that causes pressure on the areas of the neck. High risk and potential injuries include Neck Injuries, Eye and ear problems which is another effect of pressure to the neck, Hypothyroidism, or inflammation of thyroid cells leading to the deficit of thyroid hormone, Nervous system complications, Heightened behavioral issues. Last thing you want to happen is a collapsing trachea for your dog. So if you haven’t made the switch to a harness from a collar, we understand that it’s a matter of dog parent preference, but we implore you to consider the long term effects and take the word of a veterinarian like Dr. Lisa.
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