E collar necessity during night time?

Thanks for reaching out! It's a great question, and many pet owners wonder the same thing. Whether your pet needs to wear an E collar at night really depends on the reason they're wearing it. Typically, E collars are used to prevent pets from licking or scratching at healing wounds or surgical sites. Nighttime can be when unsupervised licking or scratching is more likely, so it might still be necessary to keep it on if you're concerned about them interfering with the healing process.



However, if your pet is super uncomfortable and having trouble sleeping with the collar, you might want to assess how they're doing when it’s off. Supervised periods can teach you about their behavior without the collar. You could use it while you're sleeping — perhaps with a pet-safe bed or area to confine rather than risk unsupervised aggravation of a wound.



Signs to monitor include increased redness, swelling, discharge, or if your pet seems more uncomfortable than usual. If these occur, it's important to keep the collar on and consult a vet.



If you're still unsure or notice concerning symptoms, I'd suggest setting up a video consult with us at Dial A Vet to tailor advice for your pet's specific needs.