Ralph A.
Worked out great. Much better option than the cone of shame
Sean S.
Great product, very helpful for my dog's recovery from surgery!
Tyler P.
The Lick Sleeve was worth every penny! Dottie had to have both ACLs replaced but due to her size, she could only get one leg done at a time. She would’ve had to wear that awful cone for four weeks straight! The Lick Sleeve not only saved my house from getting destroyed with her running into everything out of spite, she stayed a happy dog and could eat and drink without having to fight a cone pushing her bowls around.
Patti R.
I loved the sleeve because it gave me peace of mind. However, my dog would not tolerate it on his leg and had to return it. However, I believe it is a wonderful product and very helpful for most dogs that aren’t jerks
Carey B.
We have a 28lb Beagle. I initially ordered the Small size, but it was a bit too snug to pull over her paw and seemed to cause her some discomfort. I requested an exchange for the Medium, and the process was incredibly easy—the replacement arrived within a couple of days. It’s such a relief not having her wear the cone all day now. I do still put the cone on her at night, though, since the sleeve can sometimes slip off.
Patti R.
This is a great deterrent from licking after TPLO surgery. Unfortunately, my dog didn’t tolerate it on his leg, I had to return it . I did love it though, and it gave me peace of mind. My dog is just a jerk.
Christina K.
This is a wonderful alternative to the cone! I wish I knew about the Lick Sleeve years ago. Love that it’s reversible and washable. I really don’t know what we would’ve done without this! My dog didn’t mind it being on one bit!
Delwin K.
XL Fit him perfectly
Susan K.
It was a big relief letting him go without the cone. It didn’t seem to bother him at all!! Once we figured out the proper way to put it on, it was very easy !!
Bryan W.
Fits perfectly and appears very comfortable.
Bill B.
Order a small for our 28# Australian Labradoodle, but she has very long legs so she needed a medium. I called and customer service was amazing! I was overnighted a medium and sent a return label. The medium fit perfect, and Willow is so happy to not be wearing her cone of shame.
Deborah A.
Great product!!! Works well! Comfortable and easy to wash
Rogelio R.
Best invention ever! Our dog loves you all for this product!
Lisa S.
Lick sleeve is very comfortable for my dog as she recovers from her TPLO surgery. Gives me peace of mind keeping her incision clean and safe from her bothering it.
Debbie M.
I have a very obedient cattle dog.
She was taught to the command, leave it at a young age. She’s done a great job and certainly prefers this to a cone!
Joanne K.
our 10 year old very active goldendoodle had acl surgery, we put lick sleeve on immediately from the vet's office and he never touched his incision once, better yet, he never had to wear the cone!!!
love it! 100% recommended
Theresa S.
The lick sleeve was so much more comfortable dog than the Cone-Of-Shame! It fit comfortably and was surprisingly easy to get on. More importantly, the Lick Sleeve stayed on and offered the protection our boy needed while recovering from his PTLO surgery. I highly recommend the lick sleeve to anyone looking for an alternative to the e-collar!
john s.
Great service, great product.
Dorothy R.
The Lick Sleeve works great! My golden doodle had TPLO surgery and doesn't mind wearing it. It is so much better than wearing the cone.
pachia a.
Tplo surgery is a major time in you and the dogs life. We could write a book on the stuff we had to learn.
This lick sleeve gave us options for keeping the wound away from licking and not feeling bad about a cone of shame on top of everything else. Congratulations to this company for understanding that pet parent/owners want to use new ideas to help our pets recover when faced with a surgery.
Even though I bought my sleeve too big I still gave 5 stats. I just shortened the paw/foot. My lab is gigantic at 120 and I got XXL and should have got xl. Washes well too.
Kathleen
The idea is great but it slips off when my dog walks.
I should have ordered a medium.
Elizabeth C.
Our 12 yo golden doodle had a tumor removed 2years ago. We tried everything to keep her from continuing to lick the incision and chew on her leg but she had to have a cone on at all times we were not with her. So distressing for her and us. I came across the lick sleeve on line So I ordered it. It worked!!!! No more cone No constant licking and she is less stressed and not in pain. After 3-4 days I ordered a second sleeve so we will always have a replacement sleeve. Great product that solved our problem. Thanks so much
Sharon S.
I don’t know what I would have done without the lick sleeve. My dog freaked out totally wearing a cone. Lick sleeve covered with her pjs kept her mouth away from her staples for the 2 weeks necessary!
Mike A.
Much better than the cone of shame.
Susan C.
My golden had TPLO surgery last week and the lick sleeve has been amazing! It is easy to put in and take off and keeps his leg clean. He really doesn’t mind having it on at all. He even lifts his leg when I am putting it back on after a bathroom break. It also makes me more comfortable letting him be without his cone for periods of time when someone is with him. I recommend it highly!
John S.
Service was great and the lick Sleeve works absolutely perfectly.
Well made product and highly recommend
John Scott
Ladys Island , SC
Denice S.
One issue: please place a video for use on Front legs ON your web page. I didn't purchase as soon as I should have, because there were No videos on web page on how to use on a front leg. Please add. I had to search on YouTube to find video.
Rachel P.
My mutt can move around without licking or biting at her stitches! Easy to put on and I’ll be using it for the acl surgery she needs on the other leg.
Sharon L.
Love the sleeve! My dachshund had ACL surgery and I hated putting that collar on her. She hated it too! The lick-sleeve worked perfectly. Would highly recommend.
Jeffery M.
The Licksleeve keeps our dog from licking the incision, which is what it is supposed to do.
Brianna K.
Awesome sleeve that actually fits and is comfortable for my pittie. Awesome customer service!
William M.
A little pricey, however, it sure beats wearing a cone!
Lisa S.
Fits well and washes up great!
Sharon
We ordered FOUR different surgery site protectors and this was the only one that worked! The other three were either too easy for our mastiff to get to the incision, slid down and choked her (full body suit) or she could weasel out of. I’m so thankful we were able to finally lose the cone!
Cynthia T.
Great product. This will take the place of the cones.
BILL K.
Fits well. Easy returns. Much better than the cone of shame.
Jillian B.
We love these for our orthopedic patients!
William P.
Functionally it's well designed. It stays on well, and in a way looks kind of cool. It prevents direct access to the TPLO incision, and it's reversible for if/when the other knee goes.
However, I am knocking off a star for three reasons:
1. None of my dog's vets would actually endorse it — most likely out of an abundance of caution. A dog that is overly interested in the incision will chew this thing off. Mine is not that dog, but if she found herself in the right position, should could just barely lick past the donut-cone-hybrid thing we got to improve her quality of life. So ultimately we got the lick sleeve as a fail safe so that the more comfortable collar could do 90% of the work, and the lick sleeve would prevent the risk coming from the other 10%. The lack of any non-Lick Sleeve representative being willing to endorse it left me feeling uneasy. But much of life is about striking a balance and so we stacked it with other preventative measures in order to provide better quality of life during initial recovery.
2. A product can be good and still not be safe for most people, and this preventative measure could lull the owner into a sense of false confidence. Doing TPLO recovery correctly is really serious. This is *not* as safe as a traditional e-collar. Not even close. But it can be, if used mindfully. In general though, few pet owners are as mindful as they should be, and I consider that a problem for which this preventative measure should be more up front. This thing *can* work, but only if you’re already doing pretty much everything else right.
3. At no point did I feel like this thing was worth almost the price. Yes, it's good, it's well made, and the material seems to be proper for the task. But it failed to ever feel like an actual good *value*. Something about holding about 75g of mystery fabric, and knowing it cost almost $100, just never settled into feeling good. If this were closer to the cost of other soft recovery aids — maybe $40-$60 max, I would have eventually stopping thinking about how much it cost.
Would I recommend it? Sure, for the right dog and the right owner, and with the caveat that it should be part of an ecosystem of prevention that aims to be comprehensive without sacrificing as much quality of life, but not as a sole solution to ever dog and every owner.
Josie K.
The Lick sleeve worked like a charm. Our dog hated the cone and our surgeon recommended the sleeve. It fits perfectly, it doesn’t bother her and it’s so easy to put on and off. Definitely a 10 out of 10.
David F.
Perfect protection for Cocoa's left hind leg following a MAST Cell tumor removal. She has great range of motion and isn't concerned about the sleeve. Our vet recommended and assisted with fitting and application. WAY better than a cone! Great product!
Krista
Great! My girl had surgery on her right knee. I hated the cone because she couldn’t do anything with it on. No rest, no laying down, hardly walking, i don’t even think she could hear properly. With the lick sleeve, she never has bothered her incision. It was a good barrier. I bought two so i could keep changing and keeping one clean. Easy to wash. I put mine in a laundry bag with towels.
Nicole R.
It is impossible for my boy Knox to be any type of collar on him. This was the best alternative for him. Great product!!!
Tammy M.
it works great. gives peace of mind.
G H.
Our dog managed to pull off her cone a few times and we knew we had to do something different to protect her wound while it was healing. Even though she showed no interest in bothering her sutures, we had great piece-of-mind knowing that she wouldn't be able to get to it with the lick sleeve on. We had tried another brand and it did not work at all. The design was inferior and was a complete waste of time and money. The Lick Sleeve has been amazing and if our dog has to have her other leg "fixed" in the future, we are ready, because the lick sleeve can be used on either the right or left leg. Thank you for a great product!
Brianna K.
Our dog had TPLO surgery and we needed to protect the healing incision. We first ordered a surgery sleeve from Amazon however it did not fit properly at all medium too small, large too big. Was also extremely difficult to put in. After returning that one we decided to try the lick sleeve. Sizing was still an issue (we ordered a large and it was just a little too snug) but customer service was awesome and exchanged it for the XL and even overnighted it! We love it. It’s easy to get on and she’s very comfortable wearing it. Thank you!!
Karen H.
This sleeve is great! Merci does not need the cone, so much better than her first surgery for constant attention. Wish I had it the first time.
Jerry S.
Not ideal for male dogs, hard not to get in the way of urination
Paul M.
It is fine but he keeps taking it off when alone.
Benjamin R.
It's really easy to put on.... once you and your pup get into a routine. The first few times were a struggle as Duke and I were not on the same page. Now it takes about 20 seconds. Must take it off for male dogs as it does interfer with the penis while urinating. It works well covering the wound and isn't extremely tight. It's not like a support but a covering.
Ana O.
Wonderful for the dog, wonderful for the family
William K.
120 lb Rottie out smarted it and was able to get to the wound. I possibly should have gotten the smaller one
Kathleen M.
Overall, I was disappointed with the lick-sleeve given its price-point.
Pros: l liked the concept of one sleeve being usable for both the right and left legs and how quickly the fabric dried after washing.
Cons: My dog was able to wiggle out of the lick sleeve pretty easily. If I was to re-design the sleeve I would add velcro so the width at the top of the sleeve could be adjusted and I would make a fabric “y-shaped” connector off the top of the sleeve so there are two points leading to the buckle that holds the sleeve up.
Also, the buckle that is used to adjust the strap length seized up after 2 adjustments and I can’t open it anymore. The strap was as short as it could go, so it was not a factor in the dog wiggling out of the sleeve…he was just able to push the wrap over his hips and step out.
Kathleen F.
We are at Day 4 after surgery and so far, so good. The sleeve allows Holly to move around, get up and down and go potty. She really does not seem to notice it much and so far, is totally leaving the leg alone.
Annie D.
Great leg sleeve for my dog after TPLO surgery. Well made and high quality. Not only is my dog unable to lick her wound, but it protects her wound from my other dogs (which was my main motivation for buying the sleeve).
Ben R.
Easy on..... well at first it was a pain but Duke helped us get it right. A shame you're dog has to instruct you. Seriously though; the sleeve is easy to put on and take off. It works. And looks a bunch better than the cone of shame. It's the right choice!
Vicki F.
Great product! Worked perfectly to prevent my dog from licking her wound post TPLO surgery!
Jenna V.
Puncture to the knee. Vet unable to stitch it closed due to location of the injury and possible risk of bone infection. Recommendation to keep it covered. This Dane pup is a maniac, but has not messed with the injury while the Lick Sleeve is on.
Thank you!
The Berries
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John F.
Just so helpful after his bi lateral knee surgeries.
Kathleen O.
This is such a fantastic product.
Our dog has had a post-TPLO plate infection for 10 months (long story!). He’s been having such a hard time and putting his cone on him at night just made him so much sadder and broke my heart every time. Then I discovered he figured out that he could reach his leg even with his cone on so I stopped being able to leave him by himself for any length of time. Our surgeon recommended this product and I am so glad he did!
All the similar sleeve products available have weird and ineffective ways of securing to your dog (a single string up to the collar??? terrible) but the lick sleeve attaches securely. It seems comfortable, stays in place and he doesn’t mind it at all! I did end up cutting about an inch off the bottom so it doesn't go over his ankle. You cant even tell. I also like that it is grey because I can tell when he has been licking it (and therefore might be in more pain). It washes easily and dries pretty fast. It also has the added benefit of helping to keep his bandage in place. This infection leaks profusely and is so hard to wrap well because of the knee joint and his increasing sensitivity to repeated adhesive.
I only wish I had bought a second one to switch out when I’m washing this one! I am recommending it to everyone now. Worth every penny.
Susan D.
The lick sleeve makes recovery a breeze. She never licks at her wound. It's a real game changer. Have never needed the dreaded cone. She is definitely on the mend.
Sabrina A.
This saved my dog and myself from sleepiness nights after my dog’s tplo surgery. Very great alternative from the uncomfortable plastic cone. My dog was very at ease with his lick sleeve and it did not bother him at all. I put it on him at night when we couldn’t keep an eye on him, and stitches healed very well.
Michael B.
I was very impressed with Crystal and Henry on the telephone. This was my first contact, and they made an excellent impression.
It was like talking to a family member. They made me feel welcome and special. Especially Crystal. I placed the order with Crystal, and she was kind, polite, professional, and very knowledgably about the product. When your precious dog is looking at ACL surgery, it's important to share your feelings with someone who understands and has compassion.
10 STARS FOR CRYSTAL.
Robert A.
We have a small house and a giant dog. Our beloved Wolfhound just had knee surgery, and we were told of the urgency of keeping her from licking the surgical site. An e-collar was completely impractical for so many reasons. Plus, I defy you to get an e-collar on a 145 lb dog who doesn't want to wear one! Enter Lick Sleeve. We were so grateful when our surgeon recommended your recovery sleeve. One week into her recovery, the Lick Sleeve works perfectly, very comfortable, and she's fine with wearing it full-time. Have not had a single problem with her pestering her incision site; it's like she has forgotten it's even there. Lick Sleeve is an indispensable product for any dog who is recovering from surgery. Thanks!
Robert A.
Our beloved Wolfhound absolutely definitely would NOT wear an e-collar. We learned this when we had her spayed at 2.5 years old. We bought a recovery body suit and she wore it with no complaints, and her recovery was simple. When we found out she needed a knee surgery, our osteo-surgeon recommended Lick Sleeve. We bought the largest one, and one week into her recovery, it has been perfect.
Kim K.
Dissapointed that you had to pay a lot extra to get right away. Almost the same as it cost. Ordered on Saturday came on Wednesday. Dissapointed you had to take off when your dog has to go to the bathroom.
Calli B.
My dog had TPLO surgery and my vet recommended acquiring a lick sleeve to protect the incision. What a great product! No licking or chewing and no wearing e collar!
John F.
Just a great experience from customer service to the product. Highly recommend your company.
HM H.
A Godsend to not have to use that “collar of shame” on my 5 month old puppy. He is a boy, so it is a bit of a pain to take it off every time he has to got out to do “business” But I can see where the design wouldn’t work any other way. He doesn’t resent. It going on and seems comfortable while in the house or crate.
Karly S.
I like it. I wish it was more loose. I also think the fabric should be more breathable. Other wise it’s ok. I wouldn’t recommend it though.
Catherine D.
Our dog loves her lick sleeve. So much better than a cone. Worth every penny!
Cathie L.
We received the lick sleeve after one week of surgery. He has tolerated the sleeve well, wears it through the night mostly. Easy to remove and replace.
Janice L.
We are generally pleased with lick sleeve. It does provide an extra layer of protection. It doesn’t take the place of a cone. Our dog would bite through without a problem.
Robert E.
Fabulous! I was quite certain that I would need to return it, didn’t think my girl would keep it on. She readily accepted it and is quite comfy wearing it. She has a wound that she wouldn’t stop licking and was wearing a cone. I was searching for an alternative and found the Lick Sleeve!
What a great invention! Thank you so very much,
Robert Ellis
Micheal P.
I followed the directions and it fit perfectly. When I took our dog back to the Vet for a check-up, everyone in the office was impressed with the sleeve and asked me where I got it.
Kathleen M.
Love the mix option! Very helpful for keeping accurate stock qty based on our needs.
Derek H.
Worked great on my Dobermans back leg…kept her off her hot spot long enough for it to heal.
Thomas F.
The sleeve fits well and is more comfortable than the hard cone. My dog feels comfortable in it.
Catherine S.
Works great! My dog hated the cone and has not messed with her incision since we put in the Lick sleeve.
Stephanie T.
So much better than having to put a cone on.
Julie N.
It’s very expensive for a leg sleeve.
Lucia V.
Our beautiful Nova will not wear a cone or donut. She will jump and spin trying to remove it. The Lick Sleeve was a true blessing allowing her to heal after acl surgery. It’s comfortable, stretchy and gives full coverage of her leg. Thank you Lick Sleeve.
nubia l.
Way better than a cone!
Kevin S.
This came in very useful since we had to exchange for a bigger size.
JUDITH O.
I was recommended to your site via a group regarding tplo surgeries. It seemed like a great ideal and when your website offered 100% money back guarantee I thought it was worth trying. My dog never bothered his incision so we never used it. I was not given 100% money back, shipping fees and something else was deducted from my refund. Very disappointed and I will not recommended this to anyone else despite the produce being good or not. And I want all my money back!
Michelle R.
The Lick Sleeve is a lifesaver! My dog recently had CCL surgery on her back leg. She was shaved and had an incision site, so she wanted to lick everywhere! I went through a cone and a donut, yet she could still reach her leg. I made a stupid pajama like outfit out a long sleeve T-shirt but I would have to take it off for walks and sometimes she would get out of it. Finally I found the clock Sleeve and it's perfect!!!!!!!! It doesn't constrict her movement, it's comfortable because she doesn't bite at it, and she's able to pee with it on so I never have to take it off! Plus she's happier without wearing a cone! Worth the money and I would recommend it to all dog owners.
Timothy W.
Great alternative for cumbersome Elizabethan collar. Our Great Pyr, Yogi was much more comfortable with the sleeve and didn’t bother his sutures.
Crystal R.
It's been great. It took a little practice putting it on, but my dog has far less cage anxiety with the sleeve than he did with the Elizabethan cone.
Mary C.
much better than needing the cone on
Nicole Z.
AMAZING product! Well constructed, fantastic material, smart engineering...overall a great product. My sheepadoodle is a persistent licker and she'll work around all but the largest cones, and it's hard to have her in such a giant cone all the time because she can't eat or drink or be very mobile with it on. I came across Lick Sleeve online and I'm so glad I ordered it. It fit super well and it allowed Hazel to have mobility and freedom from the cone but still kept her sutures well protected. Shipping was extremely fast. Lick Sleeve is well worth the cost and I would highly recommend it.
Elizabeth D.
I think it’s great in theory but my dog keeps managing to get it off even after watching several videos on how to apply
Deb M.
My dog keeps getting out of it. And it’s on secure and tight
Cristina L.
She’s more comfortable recuperating from TPLO, than traditional e-collar
Michelle M.
It’s the best thing ever invented. Them cones are horrible.♥️
Carol W.
So glad we found this product! Rosey HATES the dreaded “cone of shame” and we also tried a doughnut - she wasn’t thrilled with that either lol! This is perfect for post-TPLO surgery - she doesn’t mind it and hasn’t tried to take it off. The only thing is that if she wiggles around a lot, it has slipped off her back a couple of times (although never off her leg) but we just adjust it every time she gets up or goes for a walk. Thank you!
Donna M.
Stayed on, and seemed comfortable.
Amiee M.
Rubee Mae has been so comfortable in her lick sleeve while she recovers from TPLO surgery.
So happy with our purchase!
Arcata H.
The orthopedic veterinary surgeon that works with us recommended these lick sleeves for patients recovering from surgery, and we love them!
Kimberly L.
I like the concept of the Lick Sleeve way better than the Cone. However, it does not stay on my dog. Constantly sliding off.
Ana G.
It is an excellent product. I would like to see an improvement in the design. My dog just had a TPLO surgery and I wanted for him to be comfortable, and I think he is. However, soon I am going to remove it to check his stitches. I wish there would be a way to do this without taking it off. Thanks