How long do I keep the Lick Sleeve® on my dog?

We generally recommend keeping the Lick Sleeve® on for 3 weeks to ensure the surgical site is fully healed. Have your primary care veterinarian check the site before removing the sleeve. Learn more: https://www.licksleeve.com/pages/pre-and-post-surgery-care

How long does it take to ship?

Orders ship from Dallas, Texas (USA). At checkout, you can choose options such as overnight or 2-business-day shipping. After you select a method, an estimated delivery date will display based on your location and choice.

If your pet falls between two sizes, or close to it, we suggest you round down to the smaller size for a snug fit. See the sizing guide images on this page for details.

Is the Lick Sleeve® washable?

Yes. The Lick Sleeve® is machine washable. Hang to dry or tumble on a low-heat cycle.

What's the fabric made of?

The fabric is 95% polyester and 5% spandex—chosen to be soft, breathable, and flexible. It helps keep the area comfortable while reducing trapped moisture that could increase infection risk.

Does my dog need to wear an e-collar with the Lick Sleeve®?

Most dogs should not need an e-collar in addition to the Lick Sleeve®. Exceptions include patients with higher anxiety or a history of chewing. Monitor your dog for the first few hours, and consider an e-collar at night or when unattended if they tend to chew. Learn more: https://www.licksleeve.com/blogs/news/why-the-cone-of-shame-isn-t-your-only-post-surgery-option

How can a male dog urinate with the sleeve on?

Unbuckle and unwrap the sleeve from around the dog’s waist to assist with urination, then resecure afterward. You can use the strap as a handle while the pet urinates. Watch the official demo video on this page.

Can I return the sleeve if my pet does not like it or it does not fit right?

Yes. We offer a 100% money-back guarantee if the Lick Sleeve® does not work for you. We will refund you upon receiving the returned sleeve and will email a free return label. Details: https://www.licksleeve.com/policies/refund-policy

What can I do if the Lick Sleeve® is too long for my dog?

You can trim the bottom of the sleeve with household scissors to prevent it from hanging past the paw—the material will not fray. You can also roll the end into a cuff.

Can my dog wear two sleeves at the same time?

Yes. Dogs may wear two sleeves simultaneously if needed, such as for bilateral procedures.

Do I need to specify the hind leg that’s having the procedure?

No. The Lick Sleeve® is reversible and will work for either the right or the left limb.

Can the Lick Sleeve® be used on front legs?

Yes. The Lick Sleeve® can be worn on front legs by crossing the long strap across the chest. Use the right side of the sleeve for the right front limb and the left side for the left front limb.

Is there an alternative to a dog cone?

Traditional e-collars (“cones”) can hinder sleeping, eating, drinking, and movement. Alternatives include soft e-collars, inflatable collars, neck control collars, or our patented Lick Sleeve® leg sleeve. It helps protect surgical sites from licking and scratching while being more flexible and breathable so your dog can move more comfortably.

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Lick Sleeve® Leg Sleeve

USD 84.99

The Lick Sleeve ® Leg Sleeve is a dog sleeve that shields your dog’s injured hind leg from destructive licking and scratching, and debris such as dirt and mud. It’s a form-fitting cover for your dog’s rear leg, with a comfortable design for stress-free recovery.

This Leg Sleeve for dogs is the brainchild of veterinary surgeon Dr. David Allman, DVM, DACVS-SA. His frustration with the “cone of shame” and other protective solutions led to the Lick Sleeve ®. Dr. Allman designed the sleeve to help raise compliance rates during recovery — in fact, pet owners tend to keep it on three times longer than the cone.

The Lick Sleeve ® Leg Sleeve doesn’t just make your fur baby comfortable. It’s also versatile, with a design perfect for small to large-breed dogs. Plus, our dog leg protection is made out of sturdy fabric. You won’t have to worry about taking your furry friend outside, as the material can endure harsh conditions.

Let your dog heal safely and in style with the Lick Sleeve ® Leg Sleeve.

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Susan M.

This was a lifesaver for my dog post TPLO surgery. Worked beautifully.

George

The customer service and product quality was fantastic.

Shawn T.

Great product which is versatile.

marcelyn w.

After a TPLO surgery on my giant dog's back leg, the Lick Sleeve was a huge help in keeping my dog from licking her incision. It was comfortable for her. She slept easy with it on. Easy to put on the dog. We love it!

Michelle B.

Our 7 year old Goldendoodle tore his left hind ACL. He's now 4 weeks post op and wore a cone for the first week until his Lick Sleeve arrived. The sleeve worked great and didn't bother him at all. His staples were removed last week and the Vet told us we could take the sleeve off. As a precaution, we left it on a few extra days just in case. We're so glad we found out about the Lick Sleeve, it really made our dog's recovery SO much better not having to wear that annoying cone!

Haley B.

Excellent product!! Stays on really well, works great in combination with the E collar but also now that we're later in recovery we're only using the Lick Sleeve. She's much happier with only the sleeve! Doesn't mind it at all. It's great that it's reversible/can be used on both legs. Great product, highly recommend.

Patricia T.

The sleeve worked so much better than the cone. My dog was more comfortable and relaxed which made the recovery process much easier.

Kelly R.

We got the large for our 80 pound dog and it worked pretty well except even with it very tight it would eventually slide off his butt. Especially at night, he sometimes would wake up and it would be either slid way down or off of him.

Kristin S.

My 85-pounder had TPLO surgery on his left rear leg and we were 100% able to use the Lick Sleeve instead of the "cone of shame"! This big guy sleeps in his crate at night and there is no way that cone would have fit, but the Lick Sleeve was easy to put on and take off (once I figured out that it was reversible and lined it up correctly with the seam running along the back of his leg). It also helped keep his leg dry from the morning dew and rain, on top of keeping him from nosing around the wound. Definitely a win in our house!

Bouvien B.

good loose fit, stays in place. Budgetproof: only 1 sleeve for 4 legs. The dutch love it!

Joyce D.

this is the best thing i have used. i would rec ommend this to everyone.My dog never bothered with it. She really didn't mind having it on and the best part it stayed on with out [problems. I would take it off everyday so her wound would get air. I was able to sleep knowing she was not going to bother with it.

Sharon F.

This lick sleeve is a life saver! Such an awesome alternative to the cone collars! Well worth 5 stars!!!

Jill G.

For a dog who absolutely hates wearing a cone this lick sleeve was a life saver!

Dawn L.

The lick sleeve is amazing ! Gerty hasn’t touched her incision and it’s so nice to not have to make her wear the cone! Thank you for this product ! It’s helping after her CCL surgery so much

Corie S.

Our boy Dutton Grey had double TPLO surgery. This suit was a lifesaver as he does horrible with a cone. Won’t sleep until he basically passes out. The fact we could keep on while he did his “business” was amazing. We were able to take him camping Memorial weekend 5 days post op. The outdoor crate and suit gave him bug free snoozes the whole weekend as well

Rehana A.

My dog had surgery and she loved wearing it instead of the cone. It really helped her recover.

Beverly W.

Just the right kind of coverage for fresh surgical wounds and our dog doesn’t even seem to notice that he’s got a surgical incision underneath! We’re able to wrap it around and leave his privates uncovered so that we don’t have to take it off for his restroom breaks. And love that it’s washable. Worth every cent!

Christina R.

This was a great alternative to the dreaded cone after Lucy's CCL surgery!

Fen M.

Lick Sleeve was very effective at keeping our 12-year-old golden retriever from licking her incision following knee surgery. Our dog is mellow and this may not work for all dogs, but I found that Lick Sleeve was a great alternative to the dreaded Elizabethan collar.

Diane D.

Our dog tolerated the Lick Sleeve much more easily than he did the collar. I like that you can use it for either leg, now we're already prepared if he has to go in for his other leg.

Lynn G.

When I am home - the lick sleeve is perfect - when I have to leave home, I add a soft collar too because my girl is an escape artist.

Jennifer A.

The only thing I don’t like is that when you wrap it twice around the dog’s belly, the buckle is against the fur instead of the fabric going under the buckle. I need to play around with another way that it might work. I feel like there should be padding or fabric under the buckle.

Donald S.

Tried several other brands and this is one of the only ones that had great elasticity that really clung to her leg and body to stay in place the longest.

Patrick F.

Easy to use and so much better than the “cone of shame”. Highly recommend!

Alicia S.

This is the perfect sleeve for my Greatdane! Spend so much money try to find something that would fit him til I google this! Thank you for making this to help out big large Dog!

Pat T.

Using after surgery on an 85Lb Lab . It works great

Elizabeth R.

Our 120-pound pooch couldn’t navigate a cone without knocking things over. The lick sleeve protected his incision and allowed him room to maneuver. Excellent option.

Allison T.

Love your product! The owners really like it!

Kody B.

This sleeve worked out great. Tillie had TPLO surgery and was able to wear this sleeve without having to need to wear a cone. It fit great, and she was comfortable. Took a lot of worry away knowing she was safe and comfortable.

Janna D.

Only concern was some rub burns on my dogs waist/belly got her skin red and agitated but once we removed it and left it off a couple days, it cleared up. Worked great otherwise

Soleil L.

Super easy to use and so much better than the dreaded cone! I also love that you can wash it, unlike a cone.

Christine H.

Our dog will not eat or do anything with the collar on. This was a great alternative that was offered to us by the veterinarian. The only issue we have is sometimes at night I guess because she is relaxed it will come off from around the waist area. Other than that, all is great and glad this is offered as an alternative.

Jeremy T.

Lick Sleeves are a great alternative or addition to e-collars. They are comfortable, washable, and provide a direct barrier to licking and chewing of the incision.

Laura S.

This lick sleeve made my dog’s TPLO recovery so much more comfortable. She tolerated it well and it fit her great. As a veterinarian, I will recommend this for my patients!

Mark W.

Single leg worked perfect for her surgery site, which was right at the what would be considered an elbow, easy adjustment for around the chest? I couldn't be happier with it.

Susan B.

My Lab had TLPO surgery and we bought the lick sleeve for her hind leg so she wouldn’t have to wear a cone. It worked wonderfully! I would highly recommend it!!

Barbara H.

I highly recommend LickSleeve! My dog had 2 TPLO surgeries one year a part. We used LickSleeve both times. It’s so much easier than the Elizabethan collar, although we did use the collar at night. We still used LickSleeve for a week or more after stitches were removed because our dog had a lot of scabs that he would lick when exposed. It was well worth the money! And, I called customer service for guidance because my dog fell between 2 sizes. Henry was super helpful and guided use to order the larger size. He was right!

Carol C.

Lick Sleeve is Awesome!! It is so easy to use and my dogs appreciate not having to wear a cone. Thanks!!

Shawn T.

I would highly recommend this product. I like that it's adjustable to either leg and fits loose on the knee.

Richard M.

I am a veterinarian as well, and so happy to see my little guy not have to wear huge uncomfortable cone.... worked great! Thanks - thisnis a terrific idea and product RM DVM

Lisa E.

Its been great for tumor removal

Michael S.

Perfect for my chocolate Lab recovering from TPLO surgery.

Leanne W.

The lock sleeve has worked perfect! Our 24 year old dog has a pressure sore on his back right leg. The sleeve has kept him from having to wear a cone. I highly recommend giving it a try!

Charlie D.

Great product, great quality!

Dustan M.

Working well

Soleil

Simple and effective.

Tim Q.

My dog had TPLO surgery and I wanted an alternative to the traditional E collar. I could not have been more pleased with the LickSleeve! My dog showed little interest in licking her wound and seemed much more comfortable than using an E collar. My dog is short-haired and has a stub tail. She was able to slide the sleeve off once. She likes to roll on the rug and I believe it slid down her hips and off. Aside from that, I had no issues with it at all. It appears to be quite durable and is easy to put on. Is it more expensive? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes! I would certainly recommend it for this particular type of wound protection.

Jamie R.

Our vet included a Lick Sleeve after surgery, but she didn’t have the right size. So we made due with an XXL. But when I finally got the right size (XL), wow, it worked really well! (Yellow Lab, 80 lbs, back left leg)

Jamie M.

I wasn't certain this would be effective, but it worked wonderfully. It fit comfortably, and stayed in place. My dog wore it for 2 weeks straight after her first TPLO, and I will absolutely be using it for the second side, she was so much happier with the Lick Sleeve than the coneof shame.

Donna M.

I got the first sleeve from the veterinary clinic and it worked great. I ordered another to have so my dog has it on when washing the other one.

Rebecca K.

My high-drive 18-month old working dog puppy took a break in her human remains detection training for a CCL tear and subsequent TPLO surgery. Fingers crossed the stitches come out in a couple days, but until then I trust this cool invention to help me keep her from bothering the incision. She’s tolerated it extremely well and it has been a dream for me in wound management. (She also needed a cone when unsupervised.)

Tanya A.

This is the best invention since sliced bread! The cone of shame is so inconvenient & uncomfortable for my little Morkie that I was thrilled that I found the Lick Sleeve. It’s so easy to put on the dog & much more comfortable for her. This company really does think about the customer because they have made it interchangeable for right and left leg so you don’t have to purchase one for each side if they should have to have the surgery on both legs.

Charlene M.

Dog acts like he did something wrong just sits there and won’t move

Marie Theres F.

It did work ok

Tracy P.

This was my dog’s second acl rupture in 8 months. I decided to try the Lick Sleeve this time as it was less confining than the sleeve I used the first time. Overall, I liked the freedom of movement offered using this sleeve. I did think the clasp closure could be improved upon. It seemed to “cut” into my dog when it was tightened, which it had to be periodically as the material began to stretch with wear. My dog wore the sleeve for 13 days for reference. Maybe using velcro and a wider band would work better? Also, name label and leg label (on the inside) was already wearing off before washing occurred. For the price, I feel a few improvements could be made. The sleeve was very expensive and material a bit flimsy.

Steve C.

First time she’s stopped licking that paw since January 15th of 2025

Mike H.

Works great cleans up vary easily

Gail V.

We have a surgeon that visits our clinic once a month. She does alot of CBLO surgeries. We send the patients home with the lick sleeve on. Owner like them because they can remove the ecollar to take them outside and to eat with out worry of the patient licking the incision.

Lucas S.

Great product. Pretty much eliminated the need for an e collar after the first week of recovery.

David B.

The sleeve allowed our dog to heal without the dreaded cone 24 hours a day. We still use the cone at night but during the day, with supervision, we use the sleeve. Supervision is the key. She can get to her stitches under the sleeve. She cannot be left alone with just the sleeve.

Candice C.

It just didn’t fit my dog. Nice product but wasn’t the right shape for my dog, unfortunately.

SHERRI M.

How it wraps, it slides back, and our male dog keeps peeing on it.

Giambattista P.

True professionals!

Kathleen B.

This was a great alternative to the cone! The only problem we had was the back part wanted to slide down over her butt.

Renee F.

It does help stop our dog from licking/chewing on her incision. It has not even been 2 weeks, and the seam is fraying a bit on the part that goes around her tummy. I found the shipping to be outrageously expensive! Please use a cheaper courier! Shipping at checkout was $20 US but then we had to pay another $50CAD in import fees and brokerage fees!

Kenneth T.

Our German Shepherd has worn this daily since her TPLO surgery, and it's been out of her way as she resumes weight bearing. Performed just as we'd hoped. The sizing instructions are correct. Only advice: if you're ordering from Canada, give yourself an extra few days for border clearance.

Erynn B.

The lick sleeve is incredible!!! My dog had ACL surgery and has NOT needed to wear the cone of shame thanks to lick sleeve. It’s easy to put on, comfortable for the dog to wear for an extended period of time and it washes and dries beautifully. This is the perfect solution, I can’t recommend this enough.

Kristin C.

Easy to apply. More freedom than the cone.

Marnie G.

The lick sleeve is a life saver! Kept our girl from having to wear a cone for weeks on end -and kept her incision clean and healthy!

Connie F.

Our vet recommended it, and we are loving the Lick Sleeve! We haven’t needed the cone at all so far, and the Lick Sleeve has enabled our dog to sleep, eat and drink normally. He hasn’t bothered it at all. I take it off and on easily to let his incision get air. Life saver! The cone of shame is a real pain, and we haven’t needed it at all so far! I first ordered a Large, and it seemed too small. We’re using the Extra Large which may be a bit big, but it is doing the job!

Melissa H.

So great he hasn’t had to use an ecollar at all after TPLO surgery. Great material and washes good

Melissa S.

This is a great product. I would recommend it for any dog! Full disclosure, my dog is a big licker. He would lick with his lick sleeve on anyway. BUT - it's still great for being able to provide lots of worry-free cone breaks. Whenever we've been hanging out, eyes on my dog, I can take off the cone and he is safe with just the sleeve on. I wouldn't trust him when I'm not there, or in the night, but it's well worth the money for the pleasure we both had in taking that annoying cone off at times :)

Nicole P.

I received the lick sleeve in timely fashion. It was well packaged. I will use it Thursday when my dog has his CCL surgery.

Audrey L.

The fabric is soft and fits great!

C T.

My dog is very timid and would have been traumatized by the neck cone. This was a great solution for us. Easy to get on and off. No need to remove for bathroom breaks with a female dog. Kept her attention away from the wound/stitches area. Easy to wash. She also loved sunbathing during her recovery and this had the added benefit of offering sun protection for the sensitive shaved area.

Kay B.

The lick sleeve was a much better option for our dog after her hip replacement surgery. Very easy to put on her and she was much more comfortable than with the “cone of shame”.

Sandra P.

My dog had ACL surgery. The sleeve fits well and she doesn't seem very bothered by it so I'm very happy with it. Better than an e-collar.

Nina B.

Works and fits perfectly.

Charles P.

Our dog has a "hot spot" he's constantly licking, irritating it. The Lick Sleeve is the only thing we've found that let's us keep a medicated dressing on the lesion. He tolerates the Lick Sleeve well. We take it off for Potty breaks and walks but otherwise it's on him most of the time. The lesion is still there and may require a vet visit but it has shrunk considerably and no longer looks inflamed. I highly recommend this product.

Elizabeth H.

Lick sleeve was a game changer for my dog who hates cones. He didn't bother the sleeve and it stayed on for 2 weeks. You have to take it off for pit stops, but once I cut it to the right size it was easy to slip over his foot very comfortable for him. Wonderful product. Checked

Michael G.

Works well

Colette E.

Lick Sleeve is way better that the "cone of shame" which our labradoodle Refuses to wear. This Sleeve truly is a life saver. The company was easy to deal with and helpful in determining the correct size.

David W.

The best invention. No cumbersome cone or donut. Max never bothered his stitches. Sleeve protected area, kept it clean and had plenty of ventilation to allow the wound to heal

Joseph H.

Works well. Definitely stopped the dog from licking its incision.

Mandy S.

Game changer. Bella doesn’t mind the sleeve at all! Like it’s not even there. I would recommend this to anyone who has a dog recovering from surgery. We never even had to use the cone of shame! Worth it! 100%

Charis H.

The sleeve was a great help during Elsa's recovery! Highly recommend!

Debra D.

It is great to keep our 1 year old lab from licking her incision. However the fabric stretches out, bunches around her middle and keeps sliding down her rump. She had TPLO surgery on her left leg; in about 6-8 weeks she needs to have the same surgery on her right leg.

Noel S.

Super user friendly and now we can escape cone of shame! I can’t say enough about how great this is- keeps the wound clean and light enough for air circulation! Yay!

Susan S.

Great product

John F.

It seems like a great product and i will keep it on hand. I bought it to guard my dogs incision after he had his CCL fixed. It turns out, he wasnt the slightest bit interested in licking his incision, so I never had a need to use it. But, I imagine if licking were a problem this would have done the trick.

Christi F.

We have tried the donut and cone with no luck. Either our dog is able to move around the donut or becomes defeated and stressed in the cone. Due to this, we have battled multiple flare-ups with infection and numerous costly vet visits. I saw the lick sleeve and was willing to try anything. It was a game changer!! I wish we would’ve known about it sooner. It would’ve saved much discomfort and pain for my dog and lots of money in medical costs for us. We have had no problems with him gaining access to the wound and licking. He is on the mend and almost as good as new!

Ethan T.

Dog tolerates this sleeve well and I’m sure she likes it better than the cone of shame.

Rebecca M.

Life saver after TPLO for my dog who hates the cone. Much better than the online knock off products that don't fit- this is worth the higher cost I will note my dog learned to shimmy the waist belt down and then shake it off, but I used a bandana to secure the waist belt to his harness and then he was fine. Still, couldn't have made it through the post op period without this. Highly recommend

Tate O.

These are so much better than Elizabethan collars. It's rare that my patients need both. 95% of time, TPLO surgery heals with only these Licksleeves.

Danielle P.

My Rhino just had surgery for a ruptured CCL so I bought him a Lick Sleeve to wear as he recovers. Rhino is built like a tank at 75 pounds with short little legs. I got him a size XL sleeve and then just cut a few inches off of the bottom for a perfect fit! The Lick Sleeve allows him the freedom to recover without being restricted in a cone all while preventing him from accessing his surgery site. Rhino is also blind so the sleeve makes life much easier and more normal for him. I do take it off for potty breaks as he wears it on his right rear leg so the wrap covers that area. When needed, I can wash it and just put a cone on him for a brief amount of time. We are so grateful to have such an incredible product to aid in his recovery!

Vincent D.

We were distressed about Izzy wearing a cone, however the Vet provided a lick sleeve post-surgery (torn CCL). We purchased a second one, so we could swap in a clean one. Never any issues with licking and she was please to eat her Friday bagel without the complication of a cone on her head.

Ron W.

Fits perfectly and he sure was happy to be free of that cone!

G K.

Probably not the right person to ask. The concept is great, but Grayson is between sizes. We bought the large, should have gone with the medium. The sleeve did its job once we figured out how to jerry rig it to stay on by adding a strap and hooking it to his harness. The material that wraps around the body could have more 'body' to it, it tends to curl... but all that being said, once we fussed with it (it turns out it's a two person job to get it on the dog), it prevented him from licking his incision - which was the main reason for the purchase. It was way too costly to have to fuss that much, but eventually we got it to work.

Mary C.

This sleeve worked really well! My dog did not bother her incision at all- no licking, chewing or scratching. It is easy to put on and she was comfortable sleeping in it all night. I like that it is reversible so it can be used on either leg.

Dawn W.

Highly recommend this product. Our sweet Pippin was able to graduate from the “e-collar” to the sleeve. She was able to complete her surgical recovery period in the sleeve. Only problem is now she wants to wear clothes all of the time. Pricey but well worth every penny.

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Lick Sleeve® Leg Sleeve

An Easily Wearable Protective Dog Sleeve

Effective Dog Leg Protection

Free to Move, Play, & Mingle

A Durable Protective Sleeve

Perfect for All Canines

Machine Washable

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Lick Sleeve® Leg Sleeve

An Easily Wearable Protective Dog Sleeve

Effective Dog Leg Protection

Free to Move, Play, & Mingle

A Durable Protective Sleeve

Perfect for All Canines

Machine Washable

Frequently Asked Questions

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