Well Jack got through this weekend well, the new collar is about 95% (only two occurrences of leg-licking acrobatics), and no loose staples or raw spots; biggest benefit is that he's able to sleep "normally", doesn't "bump" into things, and can drink water, all with the soft collar on.
Note - this soft collar is NOT for aggressive lickers, Jack doesn't lick because he's really not that interested, and the collar provides enough of an impediment, combined with him being so laid back, that he just leaves well enough alone. Any dog serious about licking his leg will get past the soft collar and you'll be back at the vet to get them sewed up again.
His scar is looking good, sealed up nicely. He's limping slightly less today, all signs of progress. This Thursday he gets the staples out, which means the collar's gone too. HOORAY (that's from Jack)! As you can tell from this picture, externally things are starting to look normal (for a shaved shepherd that is), no swelling, no bruising, and the fur is coming back in nicely. Next stop Thursday evening, after that, hunting for that no-limping milestone.
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