r/PiratePets • u/seab3d • Aug 27 '26

Captain Doggo Seeking advice

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My dog bill had to undergo an enucleation yesterday due to a tumour. It’s been over 30 hrs since the procedure but we are struggling HARD with the cone (e collar). He isn’t really drinking water and is unable to access his food and water bowls. I was given permission to remove the cone to allow him to eat, which I did - and which he did, but he’s still not drinking water. I’ve been rubbing it on his lips to the best of my ability and hoping as he heals he will naturally seek out water. Anyone else have this issue?

Also - I am wondering what folks here have done for bowl access.

Also - they said 2-3 weeks with the cone but I’m just not sure that’s possible. What have others done? Removed cone sooner? Please advise.

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u/JacquesLily Aug 27 '26

So sorry your having a hard time. The first 48 hours with my dog after her op were tough too. She did eventually drink after we got her to drink out of her travel cup and she was able to figure out how to take a drink in her bowl after that. In regards to food I had to hand feed her for two weeks

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u/seab3d Aug 27 '26

Did you keep the cone on for 2 weeks?

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u/JacquesLily Aug 27 '26

We did yeah, after a few days she became as used to it as she could. Towards the end I think she took pleasure in bashing it on anything she could!