Dr. Don Hemerson, DVM, shares his thoughts on The Strock™:

                             

“After thirty-two years of general veterinary practice and always seeking an alternative to the Elizabethan collar, The Strock™ is finally an alternative that works because it’s not detrimental to the animal and people will find it pet-friendly, whereby they were not using the E-collar as prescribed.  I think The Strock™ is the best alternative I’ve ever found as a viable treatment to help heal leg injuries.  The Strock™ provides a protective, waterproof wrap which straps over the animal’s body yet fully allows for air flow down the legs which is crucial in the healing process.  That is always an issue with leg injuries because air and blood must be able to flow to the wound to facilitate healing, but dogs are prone to lick at wounds if left open.  In the past, prescribing the use of the Elizabethan collar was the only medical option available to veterinarians to prevent dogs from licking their wounds.  Of course, our patients dislike the E-collar tremendously and it usually adds stress to the animals because of its limitations in mobility and vision.  This was definitely detrimental to the patient both physically and mentally.  Owners also didn’t like the way their dogs looked or behaved while wearing an E-collar, so more often than not, they were not using it and the treatment and healing of their dog’s wounds was often delayed.

 

Now, thankfully, there is finally a true alternative available for all veterinarians that will allow air and blood flow down the legs, keeping the dogs mobile and comfortable, keeping wounds clean and dry and the humans don’t mind having to put The Strock™ on their dogs.  It’s a win/win all around and I, personally, am thrilled to have found this new product!  I will be using Strocks™ instead of the Elizabethan collar whenever possible because I know it will alleviate undue stress to the animal and also increase compliance with their humans.  Each patient wearing The Strock™ will begin to heal much more quickly and completely.  We’ve waited a long time in the veterinary industry for this product, and I am so glad it is finally here!  I highly recommend The Strock."