So the days we left our cherished rescue mutt home for fairly long stretches so we could visit with family for the holiday did not go well.
Ellie B aka Dogamous Pyle decided to chew on her hind quarters.
What an itch she had!
No longer taking flight.
The family put our heads together for a home solution. I took my airline fusion out from my closet. A quick sewing job by my sister Dory made the neck hole perfect for the dog. It held. For a little while.
Picture of sadness.
The pet store opened the morning of Black Friday. I decided upon the soft cone.
But somewhat agreeable.
This was sturdier as we awaited her 3 p.m. appointment with the vet.
Hot spots they are. We left with two meds, directions to swab the chewed-bare spots with rubbing alcohol, and agreement to keep the cone of non-shame on until she’s healing.
No biting, dear dog!
Mark Bialczak 
Heal well Miss Ellie !
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Now we say heal instead of heel, MBC!
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Well played MBM.
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Poor Ellie B. Bad enough to itch but then to have to wear the cone of shame! Have you tried spraying on some of that hot spot medicine you can get at the pet store? Sometimes that helps for awhile.
PS – Could be nervous biting, too, because she missed you so, and now that she has hot spots it’s become a vicious cycle. Hope you can get it cleared up.
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Yes, we thought it might have been because we left her alone for longer than usual. We do keep the hot spot spray at the ready, but this went beyond what that could clear up, unfortunately, CM. It was too nasty for me to put a photo up here. Editorial decision.
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Thank you for not putting up that photo, Mark. Is she getting better?
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She is on the mend, thankfully, CM. Thank you!
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Oh poor little one. I remember when Bailey got hot spots. Feel better Ellie B and hang in there Mom and Dad!
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We are being diligent about keeping her from biting the spots, Nance. But today we must go to work. I’m a bit nervous about this.
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Sorry… I know how hard this is. 🙏
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No fun for poor Ellie, Ruby had the same problem once but it was on her front paw.💜 Get well soon Ellie B 💜
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Yes, Ellie tends to go at her paws now and again as well, Willow. I hope Ruby has a good holiday season as far as this goes!
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Thank you Mark and the same for Ellie too.💜
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poor baby!
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We are trying to give her a few minutes cone-less right now, Beth, but oh she wants to chew on those hot spots still.
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Poor girl
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