do most vets use a form after they crop

[angeldane]

Does a form help a lot while the stitches are in? Do all vets use them?

[lwrees72]

I'm not sure I understand the question?

[daneowned]

I think they mean a cup on the head. Some do, some don't.

Martha

[angeldane]

I'm talking about the metal brace thing it looks like this

http://image3.examiner.com/images/bl...op2%281%29.jpg

[lwrees72]

IME, they are rarely used. I personally have never used one. I know others that like to use them. I guess it is personal preference, but the majority of the Dane world does NOT use them.

[Twin Bay Danes]

As stated above, they are not commonly used. The racks are more of an alternative to posting/taping.

[Vector]

I think they mean a cup on the head. Some do, some don't.

Martha

My first GD did not have a foam cup (assuming that is what you mean), but my second(current one) did. He was eventually moved to a metal brace system similar to the picture linked in this thread. The problem with the cup in my view is that it has the potential to create a rub area on the head which is what happened to my puppy. The breeder dismissed it as "just a rub area that would heal with Neosporin", but in my case it created a permanent scar that will not grow hair.
So while the cup may work for some people, they should take care not to allow it to create pressure on one spot of the head.

Now if you are referring to the foam caulking stacks placed in the ears and taped into place, yes some vets use it. That is the way my first GD came home, and it is the method currently being used for my pup.

[Snips]

Willis had a foam block between his ears. It seemed to work well.

[Susanne]

I'm talking about the metal brace thing it looks like this

http://image3.examiner.com/images/bl...op2%281%29.jpg

I don't think many breeders use this form of what I call "Air and Healing time" any more. The cup and foam is lighter and easier to deal with rather having a big bulky object on their head. The cup should very lightly touch the head at all. I normally cut out a V on both sides to allow the cup to give way and no rubbing in one area. Plus I don't know if the vet even does the cups, mine told me if i want cups I have to do them myself, if no cups they glue the ears together. I don't recommend the gluing.

Now there was one breeder on their website that I saw use the wire metal method but those were very old pictures.

[lwrees72]

I know a breeder who currently uses a "rack", but that is the exception to the rule.