What is Pressure Necrosis? Many pet owners are curious about how long they should leave the collar on their pet. A proper fitting collar should be kept on during the day and removed at night to prevent a condition called PRESSURE NECROSIS. Symptoms include: Irritation at the prong site, redness, sores, ulceration, odor, matted hair from discharge, etc. This is caused by the constant pressure of the prongs on one area of your pet’s neck for a long period of time…it happens much like a bed sore would. The constriction of the capillaries in the skin cuts off the blood flow and the skin literally begins to die. This is not a BURN due to the strength of the collar. That is a frequent misconception. The properties of low current stimulation devices are comparable to devices used in humans and are, therefore, incapable of causing a burn. PREVENTION: Check pet collar for proper fit and irritation AT LEAST on a weekly basis. If it is appropriate, take your pet’s collar off at night for “down time”. Keep the area clean and dry. If your pet swims or plays in water make sure you remove your collar and allow both the collar and the neck to dry completely. MOST SUCCEPTIBLE DOGS: Outdoor dogs: Of course they need their collar on 24/7. Make an effort to check the collar regularly and change the location on the neck on occasion. Keep the neck area clean and dry. Pets on indoor containment: They also need their collar on 24/7. Follow the same guidelines as outdoor dogs. Puppies: Please check the collar fit every 2-3 days. Some breeds can have major growth spurts and the collar needs to be adjusted and carefully monitored.
Posted on: Thu, 19 Sep 2013 18:22:18 +0000
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