Abstract: An animal harness and compatible animal clothing are disclosed. The harness has a special construction which allows a part of it to be separated and connected to animal clothing with compatible fasteners. The fasteners which connect the harness to the clothing are fastened to inner layers of the clothing, effectively providing the aesthetic benefits of clothing with the functional benefits of a harness. There are straps of strong material integrated with the animal clothing, so that connection of the part of the animal harness to the animal clothing forms an integrated harness within the animal clothing.

Abstract: A predator dissuading vest is provided for pets and other animals. The vest is configured to employ bristles extending from engagements with the vest to distal ends and spikes as a deterrent to an attack by a predator. Conductors for an electric shock can also be included as an additional predator dissuading component.

Abstract: A predator dissuading vest is provided for pets and other animals. The vest is configured to employ bristles extending from engagements with the vest to distal ends and spikes as a deterrent to an attack by a predator. Conductors for an electric shock can also be included as an additional predator dissuading component.

Abstract: A defense apparatus for a dog or other animal, comprising a transmitting unit to be held by a person responsible for the animal, such as its owner, and a receiving unit configured to be worn by the animal, such as a collar. The owner may use the transmitting unit to activate a spray mechanism and/or sound frequency to be emitted from the receiving unit worn by the animal.

Abstract: A decorative animal leash having a plurality of strong wires oriented in a parallel manner, and along each of the wires are strung a plurality of decorative elements, preferably in an organized pattern. A plurality of spacers are also strung along the wires in an interspersed manner to maintain a given spacing between the wires and a given spacing between groups of the decorative elements. Attached to one end of the wires of the animal leash is a clip to be attached to the collar of an animal, and attached to the other end of the wires of the animal leash is a loop to be held by a person.

Abstract: A protective petwear collar (20) includes an inflatable bladder (22 and 24) forming a substantially “C” shaped body having an central open area (23) for receiving a neck of a pet and an opening (33) formed by two opposing end portions (34 and 36). The collar includes fasteners (25, 27, 28) for securing the two opposing end portions. The inflatable bladder expands radially outward from a dog's neck in a uniform shape.

Abstract: The invention provides a veterinarian collar in the form of a truncated cone that address the drawbacks of conventional cone-shaped collars. Alternatives are described for forming the collar from a single piece of plastics sheet.

Abstract: A dog garment for retaining body heat comprises a tubular neck portion for slipping over a dog's head, a torso portion and an anchoring portion, each including heat-retentive material. The torso portion depends downwardly from the neck portion and extends posteriorly on the dog to an anchoring portion that surrounds the sides of a rib cage of the dog in the posterior section of the dog's rib cage. The torso portion has a chest covering and an intermediate portion situated between the chest covering and the anchoring portion. In the region on the back and sides of the dog, between the neck portion and the anchoring portion, the garment is sufficiently free of material so that the garment can be secured to the dog when the dog is wearing a typical harness without interfering with operation of the harness.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective garment for dogs and cats or other quadrupeds. Specifically, the garment is designed to protect wounds, incisions, surgical sites, and related lesions on the animal's body including thoracic and pelvic limbs, truncal area, and head and neck. Additionally the garment is designed to allow attachment of drain suction and similar medical devices.

Abstract: A cover for protecting a surgical site wound on an animal includes a rectangular main body, a hole through the main body, and a strap. The body includes a first end and a second end including a tab joinable to the first end under the animal's neck. The main body includes a fabric on a first side and the fabric on a second side opposite the first side. The hole is designed to allow an esophagostomy tube to pass through the main body and to inhibit tearing of the rectangular main body by including stitching around the aperture. The strap is coupled to the first side of the main body. The strap is between the first end and the second end. The strap extends substantially across a short side of the rectangular main body. The strap is configured to secure the esophagostomy tubes against the cover.

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.

Abstract: A cover for protecting a surgical site wound on an animal includes a rectangular main body, a hole through the main body, and a strap. The body includes a first end and a second end including a tab joinable to the first end under the animal's neck. The main body includes a fabric on a first side and the fabric on a second side opposite the first side. The hole is designed to allow an esophagostomy tube to pass through the main body and to inhibit tearing of the rectangular main body by including stitching around the aperture. The strap is coupled to the first side of the main body. The strap is between the first end and the second end. The strap extends substantially across a short side of the rectangular main body. The strap is configured to secure the esophagostomy tubes against the cover.

Abstract: An example pet bib for use on a collar of a pet includes: an inward layer; an outward layer; a reinforced section coupled to one or more of the inward layer and the outward layer; a plurality of straps each having a first end and a second end, wherein each first end of the plurality of straps is coupled to one of the inward layer, the outward layer, and the reinforced section; and a connection mechanism coupled to the second end of each of the plurality of straps.

Abstract: A garment to reduce an animal's anxiety, fearfulness, overexcitement, or a combination thereof. The garment may include a central portion, flaps extending from opposite sides of the central portion, and, in some cases, a cinching member that extends from a central area of the central portion. The flaps may be fastened together around the chest and stomach of the animal, and the cinching member may be fastened to the central portion or one or more flaps to tighten the garment further, applying pressure to reduce anxiety, fearfulness, or over-excitement. Straps may be provided to secure the garment to the animal's neck. One material that may be used in making the garment is a fabric made of 55% cotton, 35% polyester, and 10% spandex. The animal may generally be any animal with four legs, for example, a dog or cat, or two arms and two legs, for example, a monkey.

Abstract: The invention is a method for protecting the neck of an animal following surgical insertion of an esophagostomy tube. The e-Tube protective collar prevents injury to the surgical site, provides stabilization of the e-Tube and prevents accidental or deliberate removal of the tube by the animal. The collar is constructed of two layers of fabric which encircles the animal's neck and fastens via hook and loop fastener strips under the neck allowing for adjustment of tightness. There is a stitched hole in the fabric for the e-Tube to pass through which is then held stable once the collar is placed around the animal's neck. The collar has a hook and loop fastener strip disposed on the top face to fold over the loose end of longer e-Tubes and hold them flat against the collar. The collar requires minimal dressing for the wound and protects it while allowing it to “breathe”.

Abstract: A protective bird apron includes a main body area with a length and a width and a pair of opposing lateral sections attached to the main body area at corresponding opposing edges thereof, each lateral section having a length less than the length of the main body area and a width dimensioned to extend beneath respective wings of the bird. At least one securing strap is coupled to an upper portion of the main body area and to an upper portion of at least one of the lateral sections, the main body area, the at least one of the lateral sections, and the at least one securing strap defining at least one shoulder securing area. A shoulder protector is coupled to the main body area of the back covering, disposed to protect shoulders of the bird while leaving the wings of the bird substantially unrestricted in wing-flapping movement, and has a width substantially the same or greater than an overall width of the back covering. Visible warning indicia are provided on the back covering and/or the shoulder protector.

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.

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: The invention relates to protective clothing (1) comprising at least one single- or multi-layer outer textile (3) which is non-detachably or detachably connected to a single- or multi-layer inner textile (4) by way of suitable fastening materials, and comprising at least one belly strap (8) and a chest strap (9). The inner textile (4) contains at least one medicinally acting agent (2). A further safety strap (12) may be attached between the chest strap (9) and belly strap (8). All straps can be closed using suitable closure systems (81, 91, 121) such that they can be adjusted in the sizes thereof, and the ends of the belly strap (8) and chest strap (9) can be secured by securing loops (82, 92). An elastic band (10) is attached on both sides at the rear end of the protective clothing (1). The base of the tail (6) and the neck region (7) are exposed.

Abstract: A garment including a back opening section, a bottom section and a front opening section. The head of the animal is passed through the back opening section toward the front opening section. Via the front opening section placket, the mobile neck strap is adjusted on the fix neck strap accordingly to the animal's neck size using a hook and loop fastener. The animal is lead to enter completely into the dry dog or animal garment bag garment having its paws on the bottom section. The garment is covering the back, the sides, the legs and the paws of the animal. The back opening section is closed by wrapping the garment with the mobile belt strap and securing the closing with the hook and loop fastener of the mobile belt strap. The animal is rubbed thoroughly with the absorbent material, and then released when the moist and the debris are removed from the fur.

Abstract: An e-tube (Esophagostomy tube) protective collar prevents an animal from scratching at the wound/insertion site, stitches or the e-tube itself. The e-tube protective collar prevents injury to the surgical site, provides stabilization of the tube and prevents accidental or deliberate removal of the tube by the animal. The collar is fashioned of double-sided fabric which encircles the animal's neck and fastens via hook and loop fastener strips under the neck allowing for adjustment of tightness. There is a stitched hole in the fabric for the tube to pass through which is then held stable once the collar is snug around the animal's neck. The collar has a hook and loop fastener strap disposed on the top face to fold over the loose end of longer tubes and hold them flat against the collar. The secure collar requires minimal dressing for the wound and protects it while allowing it to “breathe”.

Abstract: A protective petwear collar (20) includes an inflatable bladder (22 and 24) forming a substantially “C” shaped body having an central open area (23) for receiving a neck of a pet and an opening (33) formed by two opposing end portions (34 and 36). The collar includes fasteners (25, 27, 28) for securing the two opposing end portions. The inflatable bladder expands radially outward from a dog's neck in a uniform shape.

Abstract: A protective bird apron includes a main body area with a length and a width and a pair of opposing lateral sections attached to the main body area at corresponding opposing edges thereof, each lateral section having a length less than the length of the main body area and a width dimensioned to extend beneath respective wings of the bird. At least one securing strap is coupled to an upper portion of the main body area and to an upper portion of at least one of the lateral sections, the main body area, the at least one of the lateral sections, and the at least one securing strap defining at least one shoulder securing area. A shoulder protector is coupled to the back covering, disposed to protect shoulders of the bird, and has a width substantially the same or greater than a width of the back covering.

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: The pet restraint system sheaths a restraint strap between an outer waterproof layer and an inner breathable fabric layer. These layers are oversized relative to the strap and do not extend the entire length of the strap. This arrangement is advantageously used in a pet collar structure, or a pet restraint harness. It has particular application for a dog collar or a dog restraint harness.

Abstract: An improved dog collar manufactured from a two-component collar sewn together and further comprising an internal area. The internal area is substantially filled with a flat curved metallic bar. To protect the inside of the outer component off the collar from abrasions caused by friction against the edges of the metallic insert, the ends of the metallic insert are curved, and a second patch of material is positioned against the curved metal end. In use, a dog will wear the collar as if it is a conventional collar, but will have its neck area protected from potential attack from other dogs.

Abstract: An animal ear protection apparatus includes a substantially solid plug that is comprised of a resiliently compressible material. The plug has a first end, a second end and a peripheral surface extending between the first and second ends. The first end is substantially planar. The second end is convexly arcuate. The first end has a substantially annular perimeter edge. A grip is attached to the plug and extends away from the second end. The first end of the plug is insertable into an ear canal of a canine and retrievable therefrom with the grip.

Abstract: A dormant pressurized or non-pressurized pouch, canister or bag containing a debilitating substance, such as a pepper mace, that deploys when bitten, clawed or otherwise punctured or squeezed. Attached or imbedded on a pet's collar, on a hiker's clothing or on a rancher's animal, the victim does not need to activate any defensive measure when attacked; the attack itself releases the chemicals. The chemical defense system not only curtails any immediate attack due to instant disbursement of debilitating chemical agents, but also allows some protection over time as the victim is temporarily coated with noxious chemicals, and able to escape the attack.

Abstract: Apparatus useful for providing buoyancy for animals are described. One apparatus includes a strap-like carrier and one or more non-inflatable floatation members secured substantially adjacent the carrier by a cover material stitched to the carrier. Another apparatus includes hook and loop fasteners to both fasten the ends of the carrier together as well as fasten the non-inflatable floatation members to the carrier.

Abstract: Horse hoods, horse neck covers, and methods of making same which result in at least improved fit and comfort, are provided herein. One such horse hood or neck cover includes a base portion (110), an upper neck portion (120), and a gusset (140) coupled between the base portion and the upper neck portion. Each of the portions and gusset may be generally symmetric relative to a common centerline (160). The gusset is adapted to provide a hinged movement of the upper neck portion relative to the base portion when the upper neck portion is rotated relative to the base portion. In this manner, the neck cover has an expansion feature when a horse (300) or other animal wearing it lowers its head, to graze, drink, eat, or the like.

Abstract: An Elizabethan collar is circular in shape having an outer periphery. A central aperture forms an opening for the animal's head. The collar is inflatable, either having a valve filling the collar or a circular bladder placed within the collar and having a valve extending through the cover of the collar for access by the user. In addition to being inflatable, a foam layer may be provided in the collar or the collar may be permanently preinflated without a valve. With the provision of a valve, the foam can be compressed and the valve closed. With the valve closed, the foam will not re-expand until the user opens the valve. This allows the collar to assume a compact configuration when not in use. The collar can be split from the inner periphery formed by the central aperture to the outer periphery of the collar. The two edges formed by the split are joined to one another. The split allows the collar to be put around the animal's neck without sliding the collar over the animal's head.

Abstract: An animal restraint device is comprised of two identical mating collar elements, each element having a pair of outwardly extending legs and having at least one passage on one leg and at least one tab on an opposing leg such that the two elements may be connected by passing the respective tabs of each element through the respective passages of the other element, whereby when connected the elements define an aperture for receiving the animal's neck. A method comprises engaging a pair of collar members such that when connected, a neck of the animal to be restrained is positioned in an opening defined by recesses of the first and second collar members, the engaging step comprising engaging a locking member associated with each of the collar members with a passage associated with the other of the collar members.

Abstract: A sheet of flexible material is fastened around the neck of a household pet or other animal to inhibit the animal from bending its neck and thereby biting or licking wounds or other sensitive areas on its body. When fitted to the animal, the sheet extends between the animal's mandible and the animal's scapula in the region of the shoulder joint.

Abstract: A sheet of flexible material is fastened around the neck of a household pet or other animal to inhibit the animal from bending its neck and thereby biting or licking wounds or other sensitive areas on its body.