Abstract: A veterinary restraint collar for an animal, such as a cat or dog, comprising one or more layers of soft and relatively flexible stain resistant material forming a ring to be placed around the neck of the animal. The collar has a drawstring around its inner periphery and radial reinforcing stays for stiffening the collar and also has a post-treatment instructions panel composed of special writing material, such as the non-woven plastic Tyvek, for receiving hand-written instructions in permanent or durable ink for the continuing care and recovery of the animal experiencing professional injury, surgery, dental or grooming procedures. The special writing material is different in appearance from the protective material and occupies either a full segment of the collar or a substantial portion of one segment, preferably on the back side with the front side covered by a stain resistant coating or sheet.

Abstract: An animal restraining device and method provide dual capability for restraining an animal and administering medications. A first embodiment provides an administration tube connected to a body with handles which can be grasped by user to position the device either for restraining or administering medications. A second embodiment is a continuous hook-shaped member having a hollow passageway in order to introduce medications. The second embodiment is reversible to place either end of the device in the animal's mouth for restraining or administering medications, depending upon the size of the particular animal. The method of restraint includes positioning the device in the animal's mouth and applying a force to elicit a natural response by the animal which causes the animal to pause or remain motionless for a period of time while a caregiver may treat or examine the animal.

Abstract: A veterinary restraint collar, such as for a cat or dog, comprising one or more concentric rings of soft, flexible and non-resilient material sewn together on their inner and outer margins with binding and a drawstring passage for an elasticized drawstring on the inner margin to secure the collar around the animal's neck. Numerous sizes provide a flexible barrier restricting the animal's ability to reach treatment areas of its body with its mouth. Different materials are used for different sizes to establish the effectiveness of the collar and to provide a comfortable experience for the animal. The improvement of replacing one panel of the collar with a post-treatment instructions panel, sewn into the collar, provides veterinary and other animal professionals the means to assure the well-being of the animal through these written instructions.

Abstract: An equine tongue tie has a small elastic tongue loop 14 and a large elastic jaw loop 12. The two loops 12, 14 are stitched or otherwise joined at a location 18 across the width of the loops. The two loops 12, 14 can be made from a single strap 2 of elastomeric material wherein the ends are preferably folded over prior to stitching or otherwise affixing so as to form four layers of the elastomeric material at the location 18 wherein the tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 are joined. Alternatively, each loop can be made from a separate strap, each tongue loop 14 and jaw loop 12 having its ends overlapped and sewn together to form a separate loop and these two separate loops 12, 14 being sewn together where the sewn ends overlap creating four layers of material at the location 18 where the loops are joined.

Abstract: A protective animal collar having a collar body for forming a barrier for an area from the base of the neck to the head of the animal, a member having openings therein covering one end of the collar body.

Abstract: A custom fittable collar for an animal, useful to prevent the animal from contacting injured areas on the body, thus promoting healing of wounds. The collar comprises opposing sheets of flexible material with a resilient material held between them. The resulting collar is rigid enough to resist deformation thus preventing licking or biting of a wound by the animal, but soft enough that the collar is both comfortable to wear, and less likely to catch on other objects, thus improving the safety and wearability of the collar. The collar further comprises a closure assembly adapted for easy placement or removal of the collar. The collar further comprises stitching that creates fold lines to allow the collar to be conveniently folded.

Abstract: A protective animal collar having a collar body for forming a barrier for an area from the base of the neck to the head of the animal, a member having openings therein covering one end of the collar body.

Abstract: An anti-cribbing collar for a horse. The collar includes an elongate rigid member defining a longitudinal axis. The collar includes at least one elongate flexible support member having a front edge and a rear edge and which defines a majority of the collar's circumferential length. The rigid member is positionable proximate a lower jaw depression and throat of the horse with its longitudinal axis extending in a generally front-to-back direction. The flexible support member extends laterally outwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis proximate an intermediate longitudinal location on the rigid member and the first end of the rigid member projects forwardly of the front edge of the flexible support member and the second end of the rigid member projects rearwardly of the rear edge of the flexible support member. A portion of the rigid member is positioned below a tensile loop defined by the collar.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collar device that limits the head movement for a canine or feline pet while the pet is recuperating from surgery or injury. The collar may be fitted with removable ear guards. The collar is capable of being coupled to a leash so the animal can be taken on a walk with the protective collar in an operative position.

Abstract: An anti-cribbing collar for a horse. The collar includes an elongate rigid member defining a longitudinal axis. The collar includes at least one elongate flexible support member having a front edge and a rear edge and which defines a majority of the collar's circumferential length. The rigid member is positionable proximate a lower jaw depression and throat of the horse with its longitudinal axis extending in a generally front-to-back direction. The flexible support member extends laterally outwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis proximate an intermediate longitudinal location on the rigid member and the first end of the rigid member projects forwardly of the front edge of the flexible support member and the second end of the rigid member projects rearwardly of the rear edge of the flexible support member. A portion of the rigid member is positioned below a tensile loop defined by the collar.

Abstract: This invention relates to a collar device that limits the head movement for a canine or feline pet while the pet is recuperating from surgery or injury. The collar may be fitted with removable ear guards. The collar is capable of being coupled to a leash so the animal can be taken on a walk with the protective collar in an operative position.

Abstract: An animal training device for use with a head collar, a neck collar and a leash simultaneously includes: an elastic body removably coupled between the neck collar and the leash, the elastic body lengthening in response a separating force between the neck collar and the leash and an inelastic line removably coupled between a snout portion of the head collar and the leash, the inelastic line having a fixed length. When the animal pulls against the leash, the inelastic line exerts a force on the snout portion of the head collar.

Abstract: A mesh pet hood allows an animal, with or without a snout or nose, to see relatively unencumbered and yet prevents the animal from oral contact with persons, other creatures or inanimate objects. The mesh is most preferably a soft and lightweight plastic which is not harmful when swung by the animal. The hood is laced about the animal's neck region, and preferably includes a connection to a harness or other reliable anchor. A most preferred embodiment of the pet hood further accommodates various sizes of hoods, such as small, medium and large, without requiring retooling, and only requiring three distinct components. A preferred method of manufacture and assembly involves severing repeating sections from an indeterminate-length web, attaching the severed ends together to form a tubular structure, attaching protruding tips together to close one end of the tubular structure, and drawing together trapezoidal ends opposing protruding tips.

Abstract: An animal protective device and method are provided for preventing contact of the animal's head with other parts of the animal. The device includes a body formed in a truncated cone shape. A pressure strap maintains contact with the upper portion and back portion of the animal's head in order to keep the device aligned with the nose and mouth area of the animal. An integral attachment strap is provided that is routed around the neck of the animal to further stabilize the device on the animal. The device may be adjusted at the attachment strap as well as the body to ensure that the device is correctly fitted to the animal. The device is of one-piece construction and does not require use of a separate collar, such as the identification collar of the animal.

Abstract: An anti-cribbing device for horses uses a member, which is placed in the mouth of the horse by piercing through the gum above the front teeth. The member extends forward of the front teeth and prevents the horse from applying force on the front teeth, when attempting to crib.

Abstract: A throat support device comprising a main throat support section having one or more lifting mechanisms, each with a tip, each tip adapted to fit into a location immediately adjacent to and behind a basihyoid bone, a thyroid cartilage and/or a cricoid cartilage of an animal to control upper airway dysfunction. In one embodiment, the throat support device further comprises a bridle. In one embodiment, the upper airway dysfunction is dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) and the animal is a horse. Unlike conventional treatments involving surgery, the throat support device provides a non-invasive and convenient means of diagnosing and treating upper airway dysfunctions.

Abstract: An animal jaw support device for use on guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits and other small mammals supports the jaw of an animal having weakened jaw muscles and permits the animal to strengthen its jaw muscles by opening its jaw against the elastic pressure of the device. The support device wraps around the head and jaw of the animal, is made of neoprene or other elastic material and has attachment straps to hold the device snugly in place.

Abstract: An animal jaw support device for use on guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits and other small mammals supports the jaw of an animal having weakened jaw muscles and permits the animal to strengthen its jaw muscles by opening its jaw against the elastic pressure of the device. The support device wraps around the head and jaw of the animal, is made of neoprene or other elastic material and has attachment straps to hold the device snugly in place.

Abstract: A device for preventing horse wind sucking has a main part (1) which includes two side portions (2, 3) provided with upwardly open cavities to fit horse jawbones and a central part (6) adapted to apply inward and upward pressure to a horse throat so as to inhibit horse throat movements during attempts of wind sucking.

Abstract: A device for preventing horse wind sucking has a main part which includes two side portions provided with upwardly open cavities to fit horse jawbones and a central part adapted to apply inward and upward pressure to a horse throat so as to inhibit horse throat movements during attempts of wind sucking.

Abstract: A flexible pet protective collar having stays formed of a more rigid material than flexible sheets of the collar, the stays being disposed inside channels located at seams of the collar.