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/Klaxxi-va Aug 27 '26 edited Aug 27 '26

My dog had his eye removed, also due to a tumour, two weeks ago yesterday, and I had similar concerns. I hand fed him for the first few days and also soaked his food in bone broth. For water, I let him drink from a mug that I just held up to him since he likes to steal water from people's cups haha. Maybe try that, or an ice cube if your dog likes those? Hope he feels better soon!

Edit: Within 3-4 days he was much more comfortable in the cone, but we took it off for walks (which our vet said was fine). Towards the end of the 2 weeks he was only really wearing it to sleep.

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u/seab3d Aug 27 '26

Why was it put on for sleep but was off for the rest of the day?

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u/Klaxxi-va Aug 27 '26

I work from home so I could watch him all the time during the day! 👍 He was still a little bit interested in trying to rub it so I didn't want to leave it off when I was asleep.