Muscles. A muscle is any device applied around an animal's nose and mouth to prevent the animal from biting. Any dog that may become aggressive during examination or treatment should wear a muzzle applied before the animal shows signs of fear or aggression. muzzle application can also temporarily distract a dog and allow you to complete a procedure. Several types of muscles are available. You can also improvise a muzzle out of available materials.

Whatever muzzle you choose, take care that you don't put it on any dog with signs of breathing difficulties or chest injury. Also, make sure that you don't leave the muzzle on too long. Some muscles prevent the dog from panting, which dogs must do to avoid overheating. The last type of muscle is a small cup place over the end of a dog's nose and clipped behind his ears because these muscles allow the dog to pan You can leave them on longer. Some dogs, however, are able to bite through this type of muzzle, nylon muzzles more common and veterinary practice. slip over the dog's nose and clip behind the head.

Some nylon muscles aren't adjustable, but most veterinary practices keep enough sizes of them on hand to make sure the correct size is always available. Ensure the muzzle you choose fits snugly, but isn't overly tight. Wash the muzzle promptly after you remove it. You can also make a muzzle out of a gauze roll bandage. To make a gauze muzzle, just take a long piece of bandage and tie large loop at its midsection. Approach the dog from the side or back and slip the loop over the end of the dog's nose.

Now quickly tighten the loop and bring the ends of the gauze under the dog's neck. Cross the ends over then pull the ends behind the dog's neck tight ends of the gauze and a half bow or slip knot so that it can be removed quickly.