Simple DIY Dog E-Cones Everyone Could Make

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Cardboard Collar

A simple way of making an E-cone for your dog is by using cardboard. To do this, grab a piece of cardboard and place it on a table. Then take away your dog’s traditional collar and fold it to form a stencil for your dog’s new E-collar.  Next, place your dog’s regular collar in the center of the cardboard and mark it out using a dark marker. Then cut the marked circle using a hole puncher and slip the cone-shaped cardboard through your dog’s head.  

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Plastic  Collar

You simply have to dip a plastic flower pot in warm water filled with soap. Then scrub it very well to ensure you get rid of any soil or chemical that might cause allergic reactions on the skin of your pup.  Next, create a hole that’s just about the size of your dog’s head on the bottom of the pot and squeeze the flower pot through the head, down to the neck of your dog. Lastly, cut smaller openings around the big one and tie the pot with a string.

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Paper Plate Dog E-cones

E-cones are not only designed for grown dogs but also for puppies. And to create an E-collar for your puppy, simply grab paper plate and cut a small hole in the center that’s wide enough to fit your pup’s head.  Then, pass it through its head; and voila. The great thing about this method is that your pup won’t be able to reach any wounds that are healing.

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Bucket  E-cones

The next method might sound crazy but certainly works. You can use a bucket to make a simple E-cone, which is a suitable method for all dog head sizes. However, you will first have to determine the size of the hole by using your dog’s collar. But remember to give a little allowance, so its ears can pass through the hole; then slip your dog’s head through. In order not to hurt your dog with the somewhat sharp edges of the bucket, it’s vital to sand it down. 

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Neck  Pillow

When travelling in a coach or plane, you’ve probably made use of a neck pillow a couple of times. But you might not be aware that this same sleeping aid can be used to craft out the perfect dog E-cone.  This is because the air content found in such pillows help tremendously to support the neck to prevent any strain when sleeping or resting. And the same principle applies to your dog to prevent the access to various parts of its body.

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Soft Neck Restrictor

For dogs with short legs, a soft neck dog collar is perfect. This homemade collar allows your dog to move, eat and drink freely. To make a soft neck restrictor right in your living room, the first thing to do is to take the measurements of your dog’s head, ears and neck.  This will give you an idea of how wide the E-cone you are creating will be. As a guide, ensure you take the measurement at least twice to obtain a good average. 

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Towel Dog Collar

Another affordable way of creating an E-cone for your dog is by using a towel. You will only have to sacrifice one of your towels lying around your house. Towel collars are quite similar to soft neck e-cones; hence, they are not recommended for stopping your dog from reaching its front paws.   The only downside is that even though towel collars are quite helpful in preventing your dog from reaching wounds on its body, your dog can still chew its way out of it.

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Butter Tub Collar

The tools you will need to construct a butter tub collar for your dog include: a pair of scissors or knife, a marker for calibration, butter container and tape.  To do this, you will first need a butter tub that will fit through your dog’s head. Then bulge a hole in the container and fit it into your dog’s neck. Since a butter tub normally weighs less than a bucket, you might not need to protect it with straps.

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Soft Egg Crate E-cones

Egg crate E-cones are quite similar to towel E-cones, but instead of using a towel, you will use an egg crate to construct a collar for your dog. This method will last longer than using towels because your dog won’t chew it off easily.  But the construction process might be a bit difficult for first-timers to understand. To make an egg crate E-cone for your dog, you will need to have the following accessories: tape measure, thread, scissors, Velcro strip and egg crate.

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Pliable  E-Collar

You can make a pliable e-cone using foam rubber or flexible plastic material. Simply grab the following tools and get to work: a pair of scissors, tape, marker, hole punch and shoelace. The good thing about this method is that it works great for cats as well. And because you can easily lay your hands on the aforementioned materials, you can quickly make a dog collar for your pet before it worsens the injury on its skin.

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Cloth E-cones

The major advantage that you get from using a cloth collar for your dog is comfort. Unlike using plastics, egg crates and buckets, clothes are more comfortable and cannot hurt your dog in any way. However, the drawback of using clothes is that they can collapse at the slightest touch.  So, if you have a dog that’s an avid licker, this method may not be effective. Except you can go through the stress of monitoring every move of your dog when using this type of e-cone.

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Pool Noodle E-Collar

This unique idea will put an end to your dog collar search because it can be created in less than 10 minutes. And since you will be the one making it from scratch, you can customize it to suit your dog.  For instance, if you have a brown dog, you can make a pool noodle collar that’s brown. And whether you choose to cut the pool noodle into smaller fragments or use a lengthy pool noodle, the result will still be the same.

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Nylon and Foam Dog Collar

Last but not least, a nylon and foam can be used to forge a dog cone alternative for your pet within a few minutes. The good thing about this type of DIY dog cone is that it can be detached easily, so, your dog can freely eat, drink and sleep.  This homemade dog cone restricts your pet from licking sores and wounds on its body. But to make sure it is secure and firm, you will have to attach loops to the dog collar.

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