Debi S.
Great alternative to a cone.
Georgia B.
This will be my Gwen's second surgery. We had GREAT success with her first surgery and hope to have the same results. She was very comfortable with the Sleeve.
Keith D.
The Lick Sleeve works great. So much better than having to wear the cone for 2,weeks.
Julie M.
I ordered the right size according to measurements and it's great except the leg needs to be longer! Her hot spot that she has licked is just reachable at the bottom of the sleeve. It would serve the purpose if it was a tad bit longer. I have had to adjust the bandage and tape. Otherwise the concept and the product itself is awesome.
Laura W.
So thankful for this lick Sleeve!
We had a Comfy Cone for our dog after surgery and she was not a fan at all- seemed so cruel to put an uncomfortable cone on a dog that is already suffering post surgery.
So happy that we found the Lick Sleeve that protects her incision and she is perfectly happy to wear. I even have a sense that she enjoys wearing the Lick Sleeve as her newly shaved leg and hip is probably a bit chilly without any fur.
Shabnam A.
My Husky recently had CCL surgery, and our vet recommended the Lick Sleeve to help with her recovery. We received it within two days of placing the order.
The sleeve itself is a well-made product. The material is soft and comfortable, and my pup (a 50 lb Siberian Husky) didn’t mind wearing it—which is saying a lot. I like that it’s reversible, so it can be used on either back leg, which adds some flexibility (in case she needs surgery on the other leg in the future).
That said, I had a hard time with sizing. The medium was tight on my dog, but the large was way too big. I really wish there was an in-between size option.
My biggest frustration is the cost. For what it is, this sleeve is quite expensive, and you have to pay extra for shipping, which adds to the overall price. It’s a solid product, but the price point feels a bit high.
joyce d.
So much better than the cone!!!
T P.
My dog was so happy to get a break from the cone, it was so worth it. I only wish more Vet's would let us know this option is available.
Jacqueline B.
Lick Sleeve fits snugly amd securely without annoying our dog. No e-collar! If not wrapped carefully, it has caused irritation on our dog's belly.
Kristen O.
This is excellent ! So much better than a cone.
Our Golden, Ben, hates the cone.
Thanks for awesome product!
patricia j.
Just what we needed to ensure our pup didn't lick her incision after TPLO surgery. I was able to keep her out of the cone while we were home.
Linda W.
I've had a love/hate relationship with the LickSleeve. It looks rather uncomfortable for my intact male lab, but he is tolerating it pretty well. He does lick the leg sometimes and gets the sleeve wet. I've washed it a couple of times and it air-dries fairly fast (but I used a hair dryer so he wouldn't have a long licking time while it dried).
The good: it is loose so not constricting for the dog. It has slipped off a couple of times, but usually stays on pretty well. Washable. The one the vet gave us was a little too big so I sewed a pleat in the fabric to make the band shorter.
The bad: It's WAY TOO EXPENSIVE. We thought we'd get an extra one to use while washing the first one, but no way I'm paying $85 for a small piece of fabric. Other brands charge half this price for a similar product.
Renee A.
I was worried it would irritate the incision, not at all. We’re loving not having to keep the hard cone on.
Barbara H.
We started using the LickSleeve during the daytime on week two post surgery. It was such a great break for our pup from the cone.
Anthony
Fits well. Innovative. But my dog chew threw it immediately. The fabric is not tough enough. Disappointing purchase overall given tbe pricepoint
lavonne k.
I've had experience with the "cone of shame " and it did not work with my dog. I knew when she had to have surgery on her back knee I needed a different solution. The Licksleeve is fantastic. The material is excellent, so soft and yet durable. Applying it is easy and it stays in place. Definitely a 5 star product.
LaVonne and Harper
Kris O.
Very pleased with this sleeve! Comfortable…no more cone. Ben is much appreciative of this.
Thank you for a good product
Kris Oneto
Cassie H.
I knew i didn’t want my pup to have to wear a cone after her ACL repair. So happy with my purchase of the lick sleeve. 10/10 recommend it!
Julie D.
Lick sleeve fit perfect and worked great! Excellent customer service experience when contacted them for help with needing a replacement.
Todd L.
Effectively kept my dog from licking her leg after surgery.
Lora Z.
Shyla had TPLO surgery, and was dreading the cone, thank God for lick sleeve, it does a great job, and shyla never bothered it. It was very easy to but on, and washes up nicely.
Monica O.
Great product and the best customer service!
Jane R.
Our dog still manages to get under it occasionally to lick his sutures but for the most part it works really well, especially as he has gotten used to it.
Tim J.
The Lick Sleeve works great. She no longer has to wear the cone after ACL surgery. Highly recommended.
Michael K.
My Houdini dog keeps getting out of it! I think it's the slope of her butt, it keeps sliding down and getting loose, then she just pulls it off. Any suggestions?
William c.
Still waiting to try it out, but staff at booth was great and looks like a great product
JENNIFER M.
A life saver for those of us on our FIFTH surgery related to CCL ruptures. Our Licksleeve has made a very uncomfortable time a lot more bearable.
Michelle S.
This sleeve worked out perfectly for my very sensitive German shepherd . He was able to move around comfortably and had no issues. It definitely helped prevent him from licking his incision. It was worth the money.
MARC C.
my dog gets it off every time
Renee Lynn S.
When placed on the right leg, it does not wrap correctly or buckle, and it irritates the bottom of our boy. Never heard back from Customer Service.
Jeneane T.
This is a godsend! It is very soft and stretchy, and very easy to get on and off, but only when she's standing. I did cut the bottom a little bit because she had some post op swelling to her ankle. I've washed it twice so far, just by hand, then rung it out in a towel, hung to dry and dried very quick. It does not lose it's shape at all and very easy to adjust. The only thing I don't like is that I have to twist the buckle after I wrap it around her waist, in order to snap it together. I'm guessing this is because it is reversible and can be worn on either left or right. I just wish it wasn't so costly. I also did not know the surgical veterinarian sells these, so you might want to check into that. I don't know what it would've cost, but it's another option. Anyhow, no cone needed at all so far!
Cristi R.
Love this item! Kept my pup's TPLO surgical incision safe from her licking without having to wear a cone. It's washable and dries quickly.
Jane R.
The Lick Sleeve is soft and gentle on his sutures and easy to wash. Our dog doesn't mind it at all and leaves it and his sutures alone.
Irelle D.
Great product. Replaces need for Elizabethan or Donut collar.
Linda B.
Absolutely wonderful on my 112 llb black russian terrier acl repair. Doesn't slip or need readjustment. Ordered the
XL when she fell between XL and XXL
Ronald B.
Its in my house in France, lets ser how future will go
For now
Anne O.
Our dog was so happy to give up the ‘cone’ for the lick sleeve.
Lenora
I hated to see my dog Gracie in that e-collar. This is so much better. I let the vet know I got the lick sleeve. He suggested that I use both the sleeve and the e-collar, but I found I didn't have to do so. She's not able to get to the site due to the lick sleeve, and it doesn't seem to bother her--additionally she's able to go potty without soiling the sleeve. It's been 2 1/2 days since I placed it on her, I'm very happy with the product so far.
Marnie W.
Day 1, Hicks is so comfortable in her Lick Sleeve. This is TPLO #2 and finding the Lick Sleeve has been a game changer. We are in Canada and overnight delivery was a breeze. Highly recommended for doggies going through this procedure and their doggie caregivers!
Joeb W.
So far so good.
My little guy has been ok wearing it and it's alot easier and friendlier than the cone of shame.
Laurina
No cone need after surgery - easy on easy off
Gary B.
The sleeve is working very well. The cone never worked well for our dog and she ended up ingesting her dressings. We have no such concerns with the Lick Sleeve.
Tina R.
My dog is recovering from TPLO surgery and Lick Sleeve has been a game changer! It gives him relief from the cone (surgical team approved) during the day when he is being supervised. At night, he sleeps in the cone. Makes the 2 weeks in the cone much more tolerable for humans and pet!! Easy on/off. Measurements online fit well (he has a L). Also washes well and dries fast. Thank you Lick Sleeve!!!!!
Terry S.
No cone needed. Zeus leaves it alone. Great product to assist your dog through the recovery process.
KURT E.
This is such a game changer and so much better than anything else out on the market. Our Boxer Maggie needed CCL surgery and never bothered with the wound site once. It is extremely easy to put on, comfortable, easy to wash and keeps the surgical site clean.
Janice S.
2nd time using one good product
Michael K.
Have not used it yet, my dogs surgery is not scheduled until next week. My purchasing experience was excellent and upon receipt I inspected the product and did a fitting with my dog to make sure it fit. Product seems well made and am happy there was an alternative to the cone of shame... Thank you.
Melanie L.
Be nice not to pay for "free returns". Overall product expensive.
Kyle H.
Our 9 year old boxer cross had TPLO surgery 12 days ago ... he's recovering wonderfully and the Lick Sleeve has been fantastic. He stands willingly while we slide it on (we take it off for walks / washroom breaks) and it definitely deters him from picking the suture area.
As a comparison, we also got a cone not knowing which would be more effective ... but for those that know boxers, you know how nimble they are with their front legs ... I'd turn my head for a minute and he'd have his "play hat" sitting next to him! Rather than try to string the cone to his collar we just let the Lick Sleeve do it's thing - great innovation!
Maxine A.
Does not stay on. Slips off the bad side plus tightens up under belly area.
William K.
Paid for 2 day shipping and took 5, then it took another 4 days for customer service to respond to me reaching out. By the time someone finally responded 10 days had passed and she no longer needed the cone or lick sleeve. Good concept of a product but about $80 overpriced IMO. I'm sure this review won't ever see the light of day but thought I would voice my concern so at least the person who deletes this review sees my concern.
Julie S.
The Lick Sleeve has been wonderful in helping my Cane Corso recover from TPLO surgery. We used a cone for her first surgery and she got depressed. The Lick Sleeve allows her to move around without running into things, eat & drink, and navigate stairs without getting whiplash. She has only managed to remove it once and I think that's because it wasn't tight enough. I highly recommend it.
Mindy M.
This will work perfectly for our ortho surgeries! We just started offering this service in our hospitals and signed up at WVC to receive a sample box of the lick sleeves. We love them so much we are building them into Every ortho treatment plan. Thank you!
Michelle O.
This worked really well and fit nicely on my 80 lb German Shorthaired Pointer after his ACL surgery. The instructions made sense. It made me feel more confident about leaving him home alone.
Donna F.
The lick sleeve is a game changer after our pups APLO surgery. She is comfortable and anxiety free, not having to wear a cone.
Sarah R.
Used for my senior girl after knee surgery. The fabric is soft and comfy for her and stays in place to prevent her licking/getting to her sutures. It’s very easy to put on and take off as needed but she hasn’t figured out how to get out of it (yet). Way better (and less embarrassing) than the dreaded cone. The lick sleeve gets 2 thumbs and 4 paws up from our household!
Carolyn S.
Very pleased with Lick Sleeve. Our dog Piper adapted well to wearing it and easy to take on and off. Being that we are home & monitor her it has truly been great for our dog. So happy to support an American small business. Made in the USA!
Margaret B.
I love the soft stretchy material. It is very easy to take off and put on and my dog doesn't seem to mind it. I would give it five stars, but I have a greyhound and the sleeve is too short for her leg. If it was 3" or 4" longer it wound be perfect. She has a wound on her right hind leg that goes almost to the paw and the bottom of the wound isn't covered. I keep trying to pull the leg down and then there is a gap at the top that lets her leg escape. I was so disappointed....I have tried so many devices on her that she gets out of and I thought this would be the answer to my prayer.
Lisa K.
Its hard to keep it on my dog
Dayna S.
Ever seen a dog after surgery with the cone on and how uncomfortable and inhumane it seems. Well this lick sleeve is a God send. My dog had ACL surgery March 11 and this sleeve has been on since we received it. No licking of incision sight from her or my other dog. Love the soft comfortable material and easy check of incision. Whoever created this sleeve deserves a gold star and a great big hug.
Maggie t.
Dog reap the sleeve in first hour
Kristin Y.
Fits well and our dog seems comfortable in it. She also has no issues going to the bathroom with it on. It's making TPLO recovery much easier.
Brooke A.
I NEVER leave reviews but I have to. After TPLO surgery my dog was not having it. Chewed off the cast. Chewed off stitches and staples. I would wrap her leg and she would again chew it off. Luckily she healed very nicely even after all the issues we had. However, there was one small spot next to where her incision was that she started licking until it became one large hot spot. On top of that she developed diabetes making it that much harder to heal. I again could not keep her off of it. I gave the lick sleeve a try and I truly could not believe how much she enjoyed it. It did not bother her one bit. She sleeps in it and leaves it on all day while I’m at work. Granted she’s older, but she’s still that same hard headed puppy. I’m so happy she likes it and it’s comfortable enough for her to keep it on all day and night. I tried the cheap sleeve from Amazon but this is the only sleeve I’d recommend to anyone. Thank you lick sleeve!
KATE W.
Great product, definitely better than the cone!
Susannah B.
Fits perfectly! Shipped fast and arrived just in time for CCL surgery.
Margaret B.
My dog was able to get out of it the first night. :( Hoping it doesn’t happen again because I was looking for peace of mind that he wouldn’t be able to reach his incision.
Diane K.
I wasn’t able to use as the vet was worried about area becoming infected, otherwise great concept.
Lesli W.
So relieved we didn’t have to use the cone of shame! She cried the whole time we had the cone on her which lasted only 30 minutes . The lick sleeve is comfortable and she has not messed with her incision. i couldnt be happier with my purchase. Game changer for post op care !
Margaret B.
The lick sleeve is too short for a greyhound leg...it needs to be about 3" longer. So, it's only working partially.
April J.
Great quality but a waste of money for me. Just fell off my French bulldog. Tried small and x-small neither worked
Lisa W.
I’m incredibly thankful for this product—it’s taken away so much post-surgery stress. My dog can rest comfortably right away, which has made all the difference. I opted for overnight shipping, and it was absolutely worth it. The package arrived at my doorstep just as I pulled into the driveway with my dog after her TPLO surgery. Perfect timing! Thank you!
Sara M.
So easy to use, no need for come of shame. Makes
for a much happier, more comfortable recovery.
Karen Noack C.
Easy to put on, stays in place, my dog doesn't object to it in the least.
Jaime L.
Overall a very good tool for dog recovering from TTA/TPLO surgery. It’s gets a little loose after a few days so maybe buy two (or lick sleeve offer a BOGO)
Leslie B.
Great tool after surgery.
Joel B.
When it works it's much better than a cone but it tends to slip off after a couple hours as our dog adjusts her position. Tightening hasn't helped. Someone needs to be watching her at all times and adjusting the lick sleeves position whenever necessary.
Cesare B.
Product was great had tried few others but this was most comfortable for our pup and very easy to put on and off
Mary Ellen G.
We bought two lick sleeves for our 10 yr old black lab who had had two ACL surgeries, one year apart. Unfortunately, one of his knees he keeps licking at and has created a callous that he will bite and lick on until it bleeds. The lick sleeve is the only effective and easiest way we have found to keep him from doing this and allowing it to heal. We bought two so we could wash one and always have a clean one on him when needed, and he doesn’t mind it. Looks like he’s wearing pajama pants on one leg!
Robin M.
My dog had TPLO surgery and this sleeve worked well. It protected his surgery site and was able to have him recover without having to use a cone.
Michael D.
The lick sleeve does it's job...keeps our dog from licking her wound. Maybe consider a second one to wear while cleaning and drying the other. Something we didn't think of, however, after we figured it out, we were not on board with spending another $100 for a back-up.
Siobhan B.
Lola was licking her stitches are the entire area was red and not looking good. Problem solved and she seems to be comfortable.
Jane V.
Following Rue's TPLO surgery as she walked out with the cone of shame, I knew she would feel way better and have more freedom and less anxiety once we placed the Lick Sleeve on her. It's on her now, and she can go potty without have to remove it and it doesn't seem to bother her at all while protecting her fresh wound. Highly Recommended!
Janis S.
Lick sleeve is a good product. It has protected my lab’s incision following surgery for a torn ACL on her rear leg.
Shannon P.
So much better than having to try to keep her in a cone!! She's been able to relax and heal and hasn't been bothered a bit by her pant leg! It's so great that is reversible too since she'll have to have surgery on her other leg too.
Carole E.
Definitely works.., little hard to keep on a dog with only one hind leg. We figured a way though. This is a lifesaver.
Jeannine M.
From website fitting and ordering to unfortunately the return everything was smooth and easy. Quality of lick sleeve was very nice and material was soft. I so wanted this to work, but unfortunately my male dog did not like the strap around his lower midsection at all. He is a 10 year old thick headed boxer.
Katherine V.
Lick sleeve was a saver for us as our dog just whined constantly with the collar. As soon as we put on the Lick Sleeve, she settled down. Our dog was right at the weight border of size changes between Sm & Med, but I chose the Sm size as she has a skinny backend being part dachshund. It was tight when we first put it on, and actually slid off the first night. However, by the second day it sat snuggly and comfortably. This is the fifth day she is wearing it with no problems. Our dog is not a big licker, so we did not have any moisture problems, nor does she try to chew or pull on it. The sleeve just protects the wound and keeps her from cleaning the wound. It was a perfect solution. Excellent product and well made.
John S.
we use then post operatively at our clinic and they work well
Terri M.
The lick sleeve has been great for our dog after TPLO surgery. She freaks out with the cone, so this is a great alternative. It is comfortable and easy to use. Her incision is healing wonderfully!
Bobbie T.
Thank you for providing this relief from the cone. Our dog doesn't even care that its on.
Wes G.
I purchased this product based upon advice from my dogs doctor and friends. He is scheduled for ACL surgery on March 18, so I have not used it as yet. I plan on bringing it with him when he has surgery and to use it during his healing process.
Diane M.
Lick sleeve is better than a cone but it is hard to keep on the dog because it slides off.
Lisa H.
A total game changer from the “cone of shame”. It has helped our dog be so much more comfortable following her TPLO surgery. Highly recommend !
Lynette B.
It seems to fit w ll,however, my dog's surgery has not yet occurred, so I can't give it a fair rating at this time.
Jenny P.
The licksleeve saved my sanity after my dog had knee surgery. She hated the cone and wouldn’t rest when wearing it. The licksleeve worked great for us!
Renee M.
My dog recently had CCL surgery. My vet sent us home with a Lick Sleeve. I liked it so much, I ordered another one from your website. Washes very easily. Stretchable and breathable material!
John C.
Great idea, but have had limited success. Our dog licks the outside of the sleeve and it seeps through to her cut slowing the healing process. It has also fallen down multiple times. After our dog rolls around on the ground for a bit. The simplicity of the product is great. The high price for this product does increase my expectations of it.
Tonya B.
Very well made product. The wrap and closure system is ingenious and my dog tolerates it very well.