Posted By: GliderNursery
E-Jackets vs. E-Collars - 08/05/11 01:46 AM
Topic for discussion - not bashing either style of e-collars or the e-jacket:
I'd like to open discussion regarding the e-jacket based on the above post that was made in another thread.
I have seen the stress a glider goes in when placed into an e-collar. It will break your heart and you will want to remove it ~ however, when you weigh the risks of them not having it on, you leave it.
The glider will succumb to the e-collar, some quicker than others. They have to adjust to eat and drink, and we sometimes even have to alter the way we feed to make things easier on them.
However, this is all worth it to save their lives and/or prevent further injury to themselves.
I have an excellent video that I wish I could get onto my computer of a glider being put into an e-collar, the fight, them getting out of it, and having to do it all over again. Someday, I'll get it on the computer!
I posted this in the other thread:
Now, anyone with experience using the E-Jacket, can you please explain the process the glider goes through when it's first put on. The above statement "They're much less stressful for the glider and cheaper than an ecollar." got me intrigued! (BTW, I personally could care less which is cheaper, either are a small price to pay! )
Also, does anyone have a video they can share of a glider getting the e-jacket on for the first time? (Not one that may be used to it already.)
And, what types of injuries would you use and NOT use the E-Jacket?
Pro's & Con's of using one over the other?
Quote:
... They are simply amazing! They're much less stressful for the glider and cheaper than an ecollar. The drawback is, you must have it with you and it must be the proper size. If you forget to bring it, there's no way to come up with a makeshift one. ...
I'd like to open discussion regarding the e-jacket based on the above post that was made in another thread.
I have seen the stress a glider goes in when placed into an e-collar. It will break your heart and you will want to remove it ~ however, when you weigh the risks of them not having it on, you leave it.
The glider will succumb to the e-collar, some quicker than others. They have to adjust to eat and drink, and we sometimes even have to alter the way we feed to make things easier on them.
However, this is all worth it to save their lives and/or prevent further injury to themselves.
I have an excellent video that I wish I could get onto my computer of a glider being put into an e-collar, the fight, them getting out of it, and having to do it all over again. Someday, I'll get it on the computer!
I posted this in the other thread:
Originally Posted By: GliderNursery
Satelite
Use for injuries or post-surgery for upper torso of body:
Post Neuter
Upper Patagium Injury
*using medication that gliders are NOT allowed to lick off
Shotglass
Use for injuries or post-surgery for lower torso of body:
Tail injury/surgery
Cloacal SM
Leg/foot injury
Lower Patagium Injury
prolapsed penis/cloaca
*self-mutilation ANYWHERE
*using medication that gliders are NOT allowed to lick off
Injuries that should NOT be e-collared:
Mating Wounds
Dominance Wounds
Use for injuries or post-surgery for upper torso of body:
Post Neuter
Upper Patagium Injury
*using medication that gliders are NOT allowed to lick off
Shotglass
Use for injuries or post-surgery for lower torso of body:
Tail injury/surgery
Cloacal SM
Leg/foot injury
Lower Patagium Injury
prolapsed penis/cloaca
*self-mutilation ANYWHERE
*using medication that gliders are NOT allowed to lick off
Injuries that should NOT be e-collared:
Mating Wounds
Dominance Wounds
Now, anyone with experience using the E-Jacket, can you please explain the process the glider goes through when it's first put on. The above statement "They're much less stressful for the glider and cheaper than an ecollar." got me intrigued! (BTW, I personally could care less which is cheaper, either are a small price to pay! )
Also, does anyone have a video they can share of a glider getting the e-jacket on for the first time? (Not one that may be used to it already.)
And, what types of injuries would you use and NOT use the E-Jacket?
Pro's & Con's of using one over the other?