Petsafe Vibration Bark Control Collar - Manual (Page 3)

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EN Please read and follow the instructions in this manual.
Proper fit of the collar is important. A collar worn for
too long, or made too tight on the pet’s neck may cause
skin damage. This is called bed sores; it is also called
decubitus ulcers or pressure necrosis.
• Avoid leaving the collar on the dog for more than 12
hours per day.
• When possible reposition the collar on the pet’s neck
every 1 to 2 hours.
• Check the fit to prevent excessive pressure; follow the
instructions in this manual.
• Never connect a lead to the electronic collar; it will
cause excessive pressure on the contacts.
• When using a separate collar for a lead, don’t put
pressure on the electronic collar.
• Wash the dog’s neck area and the contacts of the
collar weekly with a damp cloth.
• Examine the contact area daily for signs of a rash or
a sore.
• If a rash or sore is found, discontinue use of the collar
until the skin has healed.
• If the condition persists beyond 48 hours, see your
veterinarian.
For additional information on bed sores and pressure
necrosis, please visit our website.
These steps will help keep your pet safe and comfortable.
Millions of pets are comfortable while they wear stainless
steel contacts. Some pets are sensitive to contact
pressure. You may find after some time that your pet is
very tolerant of the collar. If so, you may relax some
of these precautions. It is important to continue daily
checks of the contact area. If redness or sores are found,
discontinue use until the skin has fully healed.
• The PetSafe
® VBC-10 Vibration Bark Control must be
used only on healthy dogs. We recommend that you
take your dog to a veterinarian before using the collar
if he is not in good health.
• Do not shave the pet’s neck as this may increase the
risk of skin irritation.
• You should not make the collar any tighter than is
required for good contact. A collar that is too tight will
increase the risk of pressure necrosis in the contact area.