KONG Cloud Collar for Dogs & Cats

My 20-lb terrier mix had knee surgery and was sent home with the standard E-collar. Not only was he in pain and groggy from meds and healing, but the plastic cone collar bangs into everything, and it also amplifies sounds -- something a sharp-hearing dog on the mend just doesn't need. I ordered the Cloud Collar a size larger, as recommended. He seemed completely unfazed wearing it 24/7, and it functioned as a pillow during his frequent sleeps. Unfortunately, he eventually started licking at the sutures he could reach. I guess I should've ordered it another size bigger. It wasn't a tragedy, but he managed to work out several sutures. The worst that happened was that the scar took awhile longer My 20-lb terrier mix had knee surgery and was sent home with the standard E-collar. Not only was he in pain and groggy from meds and healing, but the plastic cone collar bangs into everything, and it also amplifies sounds -- something a sharp-hearing dog on the mend just doesn't need. I ordered the Cloud Collar a size larger, as recommended. He seemed completely unfazed wearing it 24/7, and it functioned as a pillow during his frequent sleeps. Unfortunately, he eventually started licking at the sutures he could reach. I guess I should've ordered it another size bigger. It wasn't a tragedy, but he managed to work out several sutures. The worst that happened was that the scar took awhile longer to heal where the sutures were gone. All in all, this is a terrific product. It's even washable. … more

I bought this for my Xtra lg English Blk Lab. He had surgery on his rear leg,(blew out his knee) and was licking the surgical site. I went to pet store to replace the"cone of shame" with something less cruel. The inflatables we're expensive for a few days use. I looked at chewy.com first as I have ordered there before. This Kong collar is great . Well made, inexpensive, and was delivered in two days. My boy didn't mind it. It acts like a pillow. Wld recommend it for anyone's fur baby!!!!

I have a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix that has had hot spots on her front paws. I bought this in hopes of it preventing her from licking her paws. It has worked great. I did read the reviews and made sure to measure her neck before purchasing in order to get the right size. An added piece of info, make sure you have a regular dog collar that fits properly since this attaches to it. The first day my dog had it on, I kept an eye on her to see if she could get out of it. Sure enough, she had it almost off. Once I tightened the collar a little, she was fine and got used to it. I would suggest monitoring your dog with it on at first, just to make sure it's not too loose. But, it really does I have a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix that has had hot spots on her front paws. I bought this in hopes of it preventing her from licking her paws. It has worked great. I did read the reviews and made sure to measure her neck before purchasing in order to get the right size. An added piece of info, make sure you have a regular dog collar that fits properly since this attaches to it. The first day my dog had it on, I kept an eye on her to see if she could get out of it. Sure enough, she had it almost off. Once I tightened the collar a little, she was fine and got used to it. I would suggest monitoring your dog with it on at first, just to make sure it's not too loose. But, it really does work. … more

I bought this for my 120 lb Shepard/Rott mix after he had surgery on his hind leg. Within the first hour of use the straps that hold the cloud collar to his collar had busted. Now -- after only five days of use -- the seams are split along one whole side. Functionally: it keeps him from licking the incision on his hind knee, but he can still reach his foot to lick. Structurally: it began falling apart after only hours of use with a largely immobilized dog. It is far more comfortable for him than the cone that the vet sent home, but I don't feel like it's made well enough to be worth the money.

I bought this for my 13 year old chihuahua/maltese who has allergies and was constantly licking and chewing on her paws. She will not stop no matter what we’ve tried. She’s had allergy testing done, she’s taken meds, had injections, we bathe her in special medicated shampoos, changed her food to the the best, very expensive, grain-free dog foods...nothing has helped for any length of time. It is very frustrating for her and us! Anyway this keeps her from licking her feet non-stop, all day long. She can eat and drink with it on and take naps. I don’t make her sleep with it at night. Sometimes when she lays down she looks a little uncomfortable and it takes her awhile to get comfortable, I bought this for my 13 year old chihuahua/maltese who has allergies and was constantly licking and chewing on her paws. She will not stop no matter what we’ve tried. She’s had allergy testing done, she’s taken meds, had injections, we bathe her in special medicated shampoos, changed her food to the the best, very expensive, grain-free dog foods...nothing has helped for any length of time. It is very frustrating for her and us! Anyway this keeps her from licking her feet non-stop, all day long. She can eat and drink with it on and take naps. I don’t make her sleep with it at night. Sometimes when she lays down she looks a little uncomfortable and it takes her awhile to get comfortable, but it seems fine otherwise. She weighs about 8 lbs and her neck measures about 10” around and I got her the size small. It seems to fit her pretty well. … more

For a female spay surgery she could still reach her incisions if she really tried but it was so difficult that she gave up. But compared to a plastic cone, it was amazing! The plastic cone scratched up our legs and she didn't want to move or do anything. Once I put this cone on, she would move and eat and drink and play! Plus she could fit in the crate with this on. I only took the 1 star off because she could reach them if she was super determined

I am very happy with this collar. I used it for my Leonberger after her spay procedure. I measured her collar, and ordered early, then left the Kong collar lie around the house for the dogs to get used to. It worked perfectly, is easy to put together and place on. Ingenious idea to incorporate the dog's own collar. My dog was never nervous or frightened, and rested/slept and ate well with it on. My other dog was not intimidated by it either. Her incision looks great due to no licking. My Leo is 100 pounds and 25 inches tall and the large was perfect. It's easy to keep clean, stays inflated, is soft and quiet. I'm now using it myself as a neck pillow since she doesn't need it anymore! It's that I am very happy with this collar. I used it for my Leonberger after her spay procedure. I measured her collar, and ordered early, then left the Kong collar lie around the house for the dogs to get used to. It worked perfectly, is easy to put together and place on. Ingenious idea to incorporate the dog's own collar. My dog was never nervous or frightened, and rested/slept and ate well with it on. My other dog was not intimidated by it either. Her incision looks great due to no licking. My Leo is 100 pounds and 25 inches tall and the large was perfect. It's easy to keep clean, stays inflated, is soft and quiet. I'm now using it myself as a neck pillow since she doesn't need it anymore! It's that comfortable. I believe every Vet clinic should supply these as they are economical and work well. Never again will I use the plastic E collar of shame! … more

Our 8 month old Doberman Pinscher managed to work the collar around her neck and get her mouth on the Velcro strap despite maximal air inflation in the tube (without making it 'hard' as was directed). We even put a wider collar on the Kong collar and set it back behind her regular collar, but she could still get her mouth around the Velcro strap. I tried taping the strap down, but that didn't work and the strap became frayed after multiple attempts to secure it.

I have a 9 year old GSD who is prone to getting hot spots at least once a year, they never get bad because I catch them right away but he has to wear a cone a lot so he wont bite at the area. He hates the cone, he doesn't take it off but he bumps into everything and stops eating. I got him this and I am so so grateful to the creators and Chewy! TY he loves this collar, he can run around and chase the cats and he can eat/sleep/drink water perfectly! What he can't do is turn and bite his hips thankfully!

This worked perfect for my golden retriever puppy after spaying. She could still get her head around to lick the incision and iv site, but it took more effort so she just didn't do it. It actually worked as a head rest as well. :) She didn't mind it at all!! I am so glad we found this option as she HATED the soft and hard cones. Thanks, KONG!