poor dog

One of the disadvantages of living in sand is the problems it produces for animals, specifically skin issues if the animals lay in the sand all day.

One of Herma's dog's is named "Suuf" which means sand or dirt in Wolof.  Poor Suuf has major skin issues right now (from laying in said sand).  The problems are only made worse when she licks and bites at the sores on her skin so.....

....Herma fashioned two cone collars to prevent Suuf from making the problems worse.  This first one (made of a water bottle) worked well but is too short and too abbrasive on Suff's neck.

This second one (made of egg carton) is much more comfortable and functional, though I wonder how long the cardboard will hold up?

Ahh, the joys of inventive living in Malika.