scabs from puppy biting
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350 days ago
PookeyDookey
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Archie and Tonka are getting along well. The problem is that they are constantly playing and Archie has very thin fur so he is getting lots of scabs on his neck. Lots of them. He never seems to mind - no yelping or crying - but I do. I hate to see his neck like that. In fact, Archie wants to play more than Tonka. I bought a hoodie with a drawstring, but it does not cover enough of his neck to protect him. I also cut a sock open and put it on his neck, but it doesn't stay in place, so that doesn't protect him either. If I get him clothing for this purpose I don't want to spend a lot of money because it will be torn in days. The hoodie has holes all in it. Any ideas?
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350 days ago
TinaValant
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Discourage this type of rough play. If you don't, as Tonka grows, it's only going to get worse. Give them a rope toy, to play tug of war.
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350 days ago
PookeyDookey
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They have two rope toys, which they love, but it doesn't always keep them busy. When they play I always tell Archie to go get his toy and they play with it, but as soon as I turn my back, they are wrestling again. The only way to stop it is if I am supervising. Which is fine during the evening, but I work at home during the day, so I can't sit down with them all day. Ahhh! ;)
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350 days ago
TinaValant
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Try some bitter apple or a drop of Tasbasco (spread it with your finger & let it dry) on the outside of Archie's collar. Or get a decorative spike collar?
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350 days ago
PookeyDookey
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Haha! That is actually a really good idea! I will buy the widest spike collar I can find and spray it with bitter apple for added protection. The only problem I forsee is that he will still get some scabs because his neck is so long (in my opinion he has a long neck). But, it won't hurt to try!
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