How to Use a Dog Recovery Suit

Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure the correct fit, comfort, and protection during your pet’s recovery.

Step 1

Close the Velcro around the neck to ensure a secure but comfortable fit.

Closing the neck velcro on a dog recovery suit for a secure fit

Step 2

Fit the front paws through the front sleeves first.

Placing a dog's front paws into the front sleeves of a recovery suit

Step 3

Fit the back paws through the back sleeves.

Fitting a dog's back paws into the recovery suit sleeves

Step 4

Close the zipper fully to secure the recovery suit.

Closing the zipper on a dog recovery suit to secure the garment

Step 5

Evaluate the fit to ensure comfort and proper coverage.

Checking the fit of a dog recovery suit for comfort and coverage

Step 6

If your patient is deep chested and the waist is too loose, open the zipper from the back, adjust the elastic band using the button.

Measuring and adjusting the waist of a dog recovery suit for deep-chested dogs

Elastic waist and button adjustment on a veterinary recovery suit

Step 7

If your patient does not need the neck feature, remove the padding.

Removing neck padding from a veterinary recovery suit

Step 8

Check the adjustment of the neck. Make sure you can fit 2 fingers in, so it’s not too tight.

Checking neck fit of a dog recovery suit using the two-finger rule

Step 9

If your patient is male and does not need protection in the penis area, cut through the seam or create an opening within the marked circle.

Cutting a male opening in a dog recovery suit following marked guidelines

Step 10

If your patient is female and the vulva does not need protection, cut out the protective sleeve.

Cutting the protective sleeve for a female dog recovery suit

Step 11

If your patient needs to use drains, cut inside the circle on either side, to pass the drain or tubes through.

Cutting openings in a recovery suit to allow surgical drains or tubes

Step 12

Use the loops to attach tubes and drains.

Other Customizations

If the sleeves are too long, you may roll them up or trim them for a better fit. For a cleaner finish when creating a short-sleeve style, cut just below the short-sleeve feature.

Sizes

At Pet Pjs, we offer multiple sizes and customization options for dogs and cats, ensuring the right fit for every breed and body type. A proper fit supports comfort, protects surgical sites, and allows healing to happen naturally, safely, and faster during recovery — just the way it should.

Dog and cat recovery suit size chart with weight and size guidelines

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Pet Pjs Recovery Suit Customization Options

Still Having Troubles?

Reach out to our customer service team for help achieving the best fit during recovery. contact@pet-pjs.com