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Comment · 17 days ago
Yes it does, pretty amazing tbh Just got a random one from AliExpress. nothing branded.
Comment · 17 days ago
Thank you for a great comment
Comment · 17 days ago
Author here. Thanks everyone for being mean, I mean that in the best way :)

Fair points. I’m a designer, not a writer, so I used an LLM to help write it. The story and the dogs are real. After reading the comments I removed the parts that felt off and defined DLE (discoid lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune skin condition made worse by sun).

My dog Billie has it, and that’s what started all this. I made the cover for her, shared it free, and it grew from there.

Comment · 11 months ago
Hi there, Great question! In short - yes, it does provide a pretty universal fit.

I originally measured only Billie because she's my dog and had a problem. But after helping about 50 other dogs, I discovered that the measurements work for most dogs with this condition. So far, I've only needed 2 sizes to cover all cases.

Of course, no two noses are exactly the same, and there will always be minor adjustments that could make an even more perfect fit - just like with any human clothing item. But the core design works well across different dogs.

I'd love to eventually offer truly custom fits for every dog, but for now, this approach has been effective for everyone I've worked with.

Comment · 11 months ago
Thanks! She is quite amazing actually!
Comment · 11 months ago
Thanks!
Comment · 11 months ago
Creator here, Thanks for the kind words

It's been a really harsh and long process to CAD this model, it's also really complex to change measurements for it.

As I do wish to have a simpler version for customizing, for now by taking people orders I might either build a new parametric model, or have a growing "bank" of models and measurements to share for free like the main version.

Comment · 11 months ago
haha actually i missed that
Comment · 11 months ago
wow that's a nice one

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