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6:46 pm
17 September 2015
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So I wasn't sure where to post this because ... where do you post about pajamas?! Anyway, I know so many of us struggled to find ways to cover our pups' incisions, whether for aesthetic reasons or to help prevent licking. I went the t-shirt route because Izzy is a front amp but when she had knee surgery just over a week ago, I thought I would be able to rely on the cone of shame to keep her away from the surgery site.
Boy, was I wrong!
Here is my struggle - Izzy is an American Bulldog so not a small girl! She's barrel chested and tiny waisted with longgggg legs. I tried to find the Carter's Sleep n Play in a toddler size (those are a GREAT idea for smaller dogs because they snap up from ankle to chin and you simply put them on backwards to accommodate the tail) so off to Amazon I went. I ordered a super cute pair of Fitwarm jammies and selected the XXL based on the size chart. I knew her body was a bit longer than their max measurement but they were the biggest out of all the ones available. When they arrived? No dice.
Enter Drs. Foster & Smith (website for doggie meds ... who knew they had jammies?!). There was only one style available in what I thought would be big enough, so I ordered two. I did size up because of Izzy's deep chest and am glad I did. I think they are pretty true to the size chart but even the website says to order up if you are between the measurements or one (length or girth) is outside of the range. The jammies are super cute!! They are a poly-cotton mix, so shouldn't shrink and cover just enough on my long legged girl that her staples are covered. I thought this might help someone else, hence the long post!
I've taken pictures of the XXL from Amazon (Fitwarm) compared to Izzy's second pair of XL from Foster & Smith (Petrageous) as well as my big girl in her new jammies. For reference, Izzy is about 60 pounds (I might have let her get a lil chubby since her amputation ... not a good momma!) but normally weighed around 55 pounds as a full grown adult. Now, I will freely admit that the Fitwarm line has much cuter patterns, but I needed something that FIT. I hope this is helpful to parents of big babies!
Remember, the Fitwarm (printed) ones are an XXL!
Handy velcro down the back!
And momma's pretty lil model pup 🙂
Momma to the world's most beautiful American Bulldog, Izzy!! Lost her front leg to OSA 9/18/15. Diagnosed w MCT in June 2016. Celebrated her 1 year ampuversary with knee surgery on 9/18/16! MCT recurrence in Dec 2016. Happy & hungry til nearly 14, earning her wings on 7/31/17.
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17 October 2012
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Those are adorable. Now I don't know that they would have fit Sassy but that is a great option for people 🙂
Thank you for sharing
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Michelle & Angel Sassy
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07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
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22 February 2013
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WOW IZZY!! Your Mom is a good shopper and certainly knows your personal style perfectly! You look GORGEOUS ! That's a lovely shade of pink on you! It sshows off your flawless porcelain "skin" so well!!
Thanks for sharing your "research". Goodness gracious, there is a big difference in how "small" the XXL compared to the XL
How is that sweet Izzy doing? And how are YOU doing?
Lots of love!
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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15 December 2015
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Awwwwww bless her! That's amazing, the colour seriously suits her! I mean, I know it's about protecting the incision and all that, but Izzy (and you...) have turned medical need into a style statement! Gorgeous!
Meg and Clare (and Elsie Pie) xxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
