How to Put an Elizabethan Collar on a Dog

Elizabethan collars, also known as E collars or Buster collars, can be critical in your dog's recovery from certain surgeries or wounds. The collar, shaped like a lampshade, usually is made out of flexible plastic. It prevents your dog from chewing, biting or licking its wounds. Application of these collars is easy and usually can be done by just one person.

Things You'll Need

  • Dog treats (optional)
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Instructions

    • 1

      Run your dog's regular collar through the slits in the smaller end of the E collar, if the collar has slits.

    • 2

      Tell your dog to sit.

    • 3

      Slip the collar over the dog's head. If the E collar has slits, buckle the dog's normal collar so it stays in place.