My turn for help, please.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Luca had a place on his foreleg that he has been licking for quite some time now. I kept looking for something but there was nothing there. I told him if he kept licking he'd end up at the vet and he did today. Last night I decided I didn't like the look of things. I put on some triple antibiotic cream and took him to the vet this morning. She decided it was a lick hot spot. She used a topical antibiotic/steroid cream and wrapped the leg. I am to check it, retreat and wrap in a couple of days. If it looks worse he'll need an oral antibiotic. The wrap lasted all of 15 minutes when we got home. Luca managed to push it up his leg and remove some of the inner wrappings.

I need a good alternative for the old plastic cone I have. He bumped into things with it on and was frightened by the whole thing. But clearly he can be allowed to go on licking this spot. Right now he is napping next to me with the collar on.

So what is the most comfortable, effective collar that will keep him from his foreleg? Thanks for your help.

UPDATE 1

Luca's current messy but effective outdoor wrap

Update 2

Thanks for asking about Luca. And thanks to all for all your suggestions and help. Luca slept all night and left everything alone. No collar needed.  That may be because with the ointment the vet used there is not only an antibiotic , but also a steroid and analgesic. It could also be that between me loudly telling him to leave it and the initial shock from the Elizabethan collar he was scared straight.

The ice is gone today, in fact it's like spring. So we went supply shopping. I found all necessary first aid supplies in the drugstore. Gauze pads and gauze wrap. I also found flesh colored breathable  self adhesive wound wraps of various widths. I like the fact that the wrap will blend in with Luca's coloring since he doesn't like to advertise his infirmities. I went looking for toddler long sleeve tees too, but I think the arms would be too short for the project. Also, what I used last night worked.

Next we went to Petco , where all three of us could shop. The first aid section was a poor excuse. They did have vet wrap but I I didn't need it by then. The sprays and lotions and potions were pretty useless it seemed to me. No gauze of any kind. One antiseptic had hydrochlorous acid, I assume it is weaker than hydrochloric acid. I will try to order the spray recommended to try to ward off hot spots. It's good to have some first aid supplies on hand for humans and doodles.

My plan is to re-wrap the whole thing later today. I will extend the adhesive wrap a little lower and higher and then secure those areas with the clear packing tape. That will leave the area over the spot able to breathe and still waterproof and Lucaproof the ends or so I hope.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Fudge you are too sweet. I'm going to start calling you Annie and your mom has to teach you to sing The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow :)

[Leslie and Halas]

I forgot about this.  Her feet look so giant and fluffy sticking out from the bottom.

[Pat and Traveler]

No advice, but sorry to hear about Luca's problem.  Hope he'll feel better soon, poor sweetie.

[BG and Gavin]

Luca!  No more licking!  That is the only helpful thing I have to add.  Sorry F. :(

[F, Calla & Luca]

Thanks. At the moment Luca bandage looks like he did the job himself, well, he sort of did. But he just went out and we have an overwrap of Saran Wrap and packing tape , which I'll take off after his last trip out. We'll devise something else for sleep and keep on truckin'.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Any pictures to share? You might be on to something here, Saran Wrap and packing tape. Do you have a tube sock you can tape on for the night? Maybe sprinkle some cayenne pepper on outside of sock to keep him from messing with it? Trying to think of what I would do if I couldn't get out on a icy winter night.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I'll try to get a picture without disturbing him. I just have plain old sock but I might try an old one and see what happens.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Update above.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

Looks weather proofed and that's all that matters F.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

Poor Luca! I hope you find a good solution. I see you've already covered off socks. That works for Winston so long as I tie them at the top with some fabric. Otherwise he pulls them off after a while. he doesn't eat them though so that's good. I am not being helpful at all. sorry. :(

[F, Calla & Luca]

I may try that trick for tonight. And you are helpful always.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

I saw this at the store the other day. I have never used it but I thought it looked like a good idea.

http://www.amazon.com/BooBooLoon-Inflatable-Recovery-Collar-Small/d...

I hope Luca heals quickly!