Well, Bob was doing so well at leaving his nuts & back legs alone but one of the sites where his dewclaw was removed has gotten infected so he's now on antibiotics & anti inflammatory drugs for a week. He had a lampshade collar on but somehow managed to contort enough to lick his wound anyway, so he has been a nightmare patient, plus the vet said he had to have on-lead walks only, which we have done, much to Bob's frustration. We've been told he mustn't be walked for 3 days now & I'm dreading what he's going to be like. Has anyone got any ideas for entertaining him that doesn't involve walking him or playing fetch? He has to take it easy

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General training can help knackering them out. Teach him new tricks. The mental stimulation should help keep him occupied. Obviously its not going to have the same affect as a nice walk but may help.

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Can only think of maybe a huge raw marrowbone from the butcher

To speed up healing the wound you could try manuka honey applied to it,bit pricey but cheaper than a vet bill and better for the dog than anti biotics.

Good luck

dont entertain them .. if you are looking for things to do they will be too - he should rest naturally anyway, you just have to keep yourself calm and not present him with excitable everyday comes or dinner time bells if you know what I mean

Well, you play with him without walking... Just tickle him then he would be happy enough.