How do I stop my dog from licking his injured paw?
Gwen Gusikowski
2025-08-07 16:41:33
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When you’re wondering how to stop a dog licking a wound, the first thing to establish is why they are licking. If your dog has a known wound or has had surgery, you’ll want to keep the area clean to prevent infection or any further complications. Treating a wound and bandaging it with a self-adhesive bandage usually rectifies the licking, but some dogs will move on to biting at the bandage. If the wound is on the foot, you can also try a pair of the best shoes for dogs to keep the feet covered. The traditional solution for the problem of how to stop a dog licking a wound is the plastic cone collar, which is commonly referred to as the “cone of shame”. A softer cone or inflatable neck collar is usually preferable where possible as they are more comfortable and they bend, but not enough for your dog to get at the injured area. Once you’ve cleaned and treated the wound – or it’s been treated by a vet if necessary – and it’s been suitably covered, using a soft cone or collar is the best way to prevent your dog from accessing it. If a dog has had surgery, as the healing progresses the area can become itchy and the dog may want to lick the wound, in this case, there are some great body suits, which prevent your dog from accessing the wound.
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