Don’t lick Anti-licking tape!!

I work for an e-commerce company that  sells various forms of pet products.  recently, a rep bought in some new items that we may consider putting on the website to sell and amongst these items was something called an “anti-lick” strip.

The anti-lick strip is designed to stop animals from licking wounds or trying to remove dressings and It has an adhesive backing so you can stick it to bandages and plasters. I asked the rep to leave a sample with us so we could consider placing them on the site and she duly appliquéd, but it wasn’t long before we started wondering just how it worked….

it was being passed around the office and everyone was having a “sniff” so I piped up and made the suggestion “why doesn’t someone lick it”?  to which everyone replied “you lick it” and so I did.

I gave it a proper lick, not just a small one and within 3 seconds I was heaving!!! the tape is made up of  cayenne pepper, oregano leaf, lemon powder and clove oil. which doesn’t sound too bad on paper, but trust me, it tastes like s**t.

An hour has gone and I still cannot get rid of this disgusting taste out of my mouth and everyone in the office is giving me pelters. take my advice, if you want to stop your animal from licking something, use this tape, take it from me that it works.

I was going to sell the tape but after that experience I am sticking to the dog beds.

Picking a collar for your dog.

Now lets be honest, we have all taken a look at a bling dog collar and though “should I buy one”? then common sense has cut in and you have laughed the idea off, going back to your traditional standard issue black leather number.

But not all bling dog collars should be dismissed out of hand, there are some nice examples out there that are not all bright pink and covered in crystals!! If you take the time to hunt around on the internet then you will find some stunning examples that would be fit for a Corgi.

when you pick a collar, try to think about your dogs comfort as much as how the collar looks. DON’T follow the trend and buy one of those nasty nylon numbers, they are cheap and contrary to popular opinion, they are not as comfortable as some people make out. if you are going to buy a leather collar then I would suggest going for a version that has a soft suede interior. These collars are very comfortable around the dogs neck and will not chaif.

Try to look for a collar made out of napper leather, this leather is soft which means it will break in quickly and will not stay rigid. Don’t always think that the quality lies in the thickness of the leather, I can promise you that a good quality napper leather collar will outlast a thick leather collar made from poor materials.

when buying online be sure that you are buying the right size. Some website advertise measurement by “tip to toe” length where as others may show their measurement from the buckle to the last hole. Be sure you know what type of measurements are being displayed and if you are not sure, contact them to find out.

The most important rule is “DONT BUY A COLLAR THAT IS TOO SMALL”. You should at least be able to fit your middle finger between the dog’s neck and the collar quite comfortably. If you cannot do this then the collar is too small. The flip side of the coin is not to buy a collar that is too large, this can prove just as uncomfortable and can also prove dangerous as a loose collar can mean your animal could escape its leash, and you don’t want that happening near a busy road.

I recommend the following website for some fantastic dog collars and dog beds and remember, comfort and quality should come before look and bling.