Making an Elizabethan collar (dog head cone) for a dog can be accomplished at home with a little guidance. This cone is placed around a dog's neck to prevent the dog from chewing himself, especially at wounds or suture lines. A homemade Elizabethan collar can also be used to protect you from being bitten by a dog that is frightened or in pain.

To make and Elizabethan collar for your dog , you need a soft plastic or rubber flower pot; or a piece of heavy corrugated cardboard, at least 2 inches (5 cm) longer than your dogs face. Additionally, you need a sharp tool for making holes, a fabric strip, and strong adhesive tape.

If you use a flower pot, cut out the bottom and then tape over all of the cut edges to protect your dog from sharp surfaces. If using cardboard, cut out a large crescent shape, then tape along one side to form a cone (tape over any edges that may poke into your dog's skin). Make three or four holes near the narrower end, and thread fabric through them.  Slip this end over the dog's head. Tie the fabric to your dog's collar to secure the cone collar in place. 

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