Very few things are sadder than seeing a dog in a "cone of shame" and now, I have two dogs in a cone.  Luna has had a hot spot for a while, and it just wasn't getting better without the cone, so she's been in one for a couple of weeks.  Ripley had dental work done and will be in a cone for a couple of weeks too.  About the time Luna's hot spot heals up, she'll be back in the cone due to some scheduled surgery for her later this month.  Poor things!!