I had a spinal injury a few years ago and the surgeon warned me of permanent nerve damage causing incontinence being a potential consequence if it got worse. It's called "cauda equina syndrome", I did a quick search and it looks like it occurs in dogs too. Essentially you lose all nerve feeling on your bowel, hence not knowing when you need to go. I'm not sure what the solution is (if any) but it could be a clue.
Muzzle size?
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I have to buy a basket/cage muzzle for an upcoming appointment Oakley has and I was wondering if anyone had a good recommendation for a brand? I'm looking at the Guardian Gear muzzle, I have to measure Oakley but I was wondering generally what size muzzle they take?
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My Cosmo has one and it's a Size 1. It fits her comfortably and she doesn't mind the few times I put it on her (with treats, of course
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So I measured Oakley and his length is 3" and circumference is 8….
And guardian tells you to add 1" to small/medium breeds..would you deduce an xs?Muzzle Size * *Muzzle Width * * * Snout Circumference
XXX-Small * * 3 1/2" * * * * * * * * * 7"
XX-Small * * * * 4" * * * * * * * * * * * * 8"
X-Small * * * * * *4 1/4" * * * * * * * * * * 9"
Small * * * * * *5 1/4" * * * * * * * * * * * 10"
Medium * * * * * *5 1/2" * * * * * * * * * * * 12"
Large * * * * * *6 1/4" * * * * * * * * * * * 13"
X-Large * * * * * *6 3/4" * * * * * * * * * * * 15"Measure the circumference midway between the tip of the nose and eyes. Add 1" for small/medium breeds and 2" for large breeds.
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I have that type also. But I have the mesh too which I think is a bit cooler.
I went to look and mine says size 4 so not much help as I don't know the brand, pretty sure got at pet smart.
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So I measured Oakley and his length is 3" and circumference is 8….
And guardian tells you to add 1" to small/medium breeds..would you deduce an xs?Muzzle Size * *Muzzle Width * * * Snout Circumference
XXX-Small * * 3 1/2" * * * * * * * * * 7"
XX-Small * * * * 4" * * * * * * * * * * * * 8"
X-Small * * * * * *4 1/4" * * * * * * * * * * 9"
Small * * * * * *5 1/4" * * * * * * * * * * * 10"
Medium * * * * * *5 1/2" * * * * * * * * * * * 12"
Large * * * * * *6 1/4" * * * * * * * * * * * 13"
X-Large * * * * * *6 3/4" * * * * * * * * * * * 15"Measure the circumference midway between the tip of the nose and eyes. Add 1" for small/medium breeds and 2" for large breeds.
I guess that size works. Cosmo has the same snout measurement as Oakley.
On Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Guardian-Lined-Nylon-Muzzle-2-Inch/dp/B000RRM4GO), that brand you mentioned had this image: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61T-R21S12L.SX355.jpg
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I hope it fits, I ordered it and he needs to have it in order to attend a doctors appointment on the 30th…if it doesn't fit I will ask the vet to borrow one... I don't dislike the mesh, but I feel like the basket muzzle gives a better opportunity to pant, of which he will. He has only ever worn a muzzle once and so I am nervous he will fight it so I'm hoping to introduce it as soon as it comes. I'm not necessarily comfortable with using a muzzle but at the very least its good he get accustomed to one, especially if he will be lure coursing with others
