Idea Exchange: E-collars work on limbs, too

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To prevent medium to large dogs with cephalic IV catheters from chewing or licking the catheter or T piece, we place a small Elizabethan collar on the dog's forelimb.

To prevent medium to large dogs with cephalic IV catheters from chewing or licking the catheter or T piece, we place a small Elizabethan collar on the dog's forelimb. It works great and is reusable.

Dr. Vindhya Cuddapah

Nashua, N.H.

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