KONG Cloud Collar for Dogs & Cats

We purchased. The medium size Kong inflatable collar, donut, as I call it. Abd according to his size and weight. This was for our newly adopted dog, Lucca, who had to be neutered. So, I bought the donut because I do not like using the plastic cones. We gave it to the vet clinic to put on him after his surgery and they said he tolerated it pretty well, but was able to get it off a couple of times. So, once he was home I monitored him closely and he only escaped from it one time. I think it worked very well, but, he was able to bend his body around to lick his wound a couple of times. He has no problem wearing it, eating or drinking. Good design, however, I think the strip ofvelcro that is We purchased. The medium size Kong inflatable collar, donut, as I call it. Abd according to his size and weight. This was for our newly adopted dog, Lucca, who had to be neutered. So, I bought the donut because I do not like using the plastic cones. We gave it to the vet clinic to put on him after his surgery and they said he tolerated it pretty well, but was able to get it off a couple of times. So, once he was home I monitored him closely and he only escaped from it one time. I think it worked very well, but, he was able to bend his body around to lick his wound a couple of times. He has no problem wearing it, eating or drinking. Good design, however, I think the strip ofvelcro that is attached to the fabric should be a couple inches longer. I will have to cut the extra length off, as it sticks to the carpet and is well, annoying. I would choose this over a cone anytime. … more

My boy went absolutely insane on the vet issue recovery cone when he regained his full awareness after being neutered. He was like a wild caged animal. I found this online and my son immediately went and bought it. I switched it out and my boy calmed and fell asleep. Eight hours later, I awoke to the nasty sound of him licking the surgical site ... completely effortlessly. I don't hate the product and can see how it would be magic for some dogs. However, for any dogs with longer necks, it's useless.

My 10.5 month old boxer was neutered. I didnt want to use the cone of shame. I felt bad for him with it on, so I decided to buy a Kong cloud. I wanted it to work so badly. He had the cloud off within 5 minutes. I would suggest putting this collar on during the day when you can monitor your dog. Also he can still lick his wound. The Cloud might need to be bigger in width.

After my dog was spayed and had to be in a cone for 10 days, she was miserable. I had already gotten her a soft fabric cone that was working really well and was comfortable, but she was putting it on the ground when she was sniffing around outside so it was becoming very dirty. The cloud collar was wonderful in that it was comfortable, easy to attach to her own collar to secure, kept her from getting to her stitches, and, best of all, it freed up her face and nose so she could sniff the ground easily. I'd definitely recommend this as a great alternative to the dreaded plastic cone!

I bought a XL for my 10 month old, 80 pound German Shepherd and it fit well. It also fits our older 65 pound lab mix (thicker neck). This is fairly durable. He stole it a few times while I was trying to get it back on him and he shook it and chewed on it like it was a demon. After two weeks, the only damage is from user error. I had the velcro on too loose and he was able to get his mouth on the strap and chewed through it. It should be easy to repair with a new velcro strip from a craft store. For reviewers saying this wouldn't stay on- did you correctly thread your dog's collar through the inner loops of this inflatable? If you did, this would not come off easily!

My parents dog was struggling with the typical cone after having to have surgery on his ear. We ordered this and his entire attitude changed. He is still wearing it and we are going on 4 weeks. It is so much better than the plastic cone. If your dog ever has to wear one it is worth it to spend a few more bucks for your dogs happiness. I also want to add I recommend chewy to everyone I know that has pets. We were desperate to get this after Odin went into a depression after wearing a typical cone for several days. It arrived less than 2 days after I ordered it. Thank you again CHEWY!!! We are so grateful.

The collar is a great idea, and my dog was far more comfortable using it than a plastic cone. The plush covering is comfortable and washable. It acted as a little pillow, although he snored when sleeping. It takes a healthy set of lungs to blow this up even when pinching the nozzle. I took a star off only because you need a regular dog collar to use this properly. My dog uses a harness when outside, so we don't have a normal collar around his neck. You need a regular collar that inserts into straps in this inflatable collar to properly secure it.

I really wanted this to work out, but it is inferior to the cone of shame and probably isn’t safe for a dog with a serious surgery. Our dog had a 1 pound tumor removed from his groin and we used this successfully the first day when he was still a little drugged. He’s an 80 pound yellow lab, not limber, not crafty, but it took him less that an hour to figure out he could edge up to the couch and use it to leverage the Kong and back out of it. Yes we were using a collar with it. Labs have thick necks and small heads and that set up a situation where it was easy for him to get out. The cone just doesn’t provide the angles and surface area needed to pry out. We ended up making him some pajamas I really wanted this to work out, but it is inferior to the cone of shame and probably isn’t safe for a dog with a serious surgery. Our dog had a 1 pound tumor removed from his groin and we used this successfully the first day when he was still a little drugged. He’s an 80 pound yellow lab, not limber, not crafty, but it took him less that an hour to figure out he could edge up to the couch and use it to leverage the Kong and back out of it. Yes we were using a collar with it. Labs have thick necks and small heads and that set up a situation where it was easy for him to get out. The cone just doesn’t provide the angles and surface area needed to pry out. We ended up making him some pajamas out of an old t-shirt and that was enough to prevent him from getting to his stitches. … more

For those saying that it "came off to easy", You do realize you have to thread it through their regular collar, right? Our Boxer didn't mind this too much, if I had known about the Sutical suit, I would have gone straight to that though. I took off one star because she was still able to lick her private areas with this on, if her scar had been lower, this would have been useless. Its a spay scar so it was too far for her to get to.

The cloud collar worked great after my dog had surgery....it was much more comfortable for her. She didn't really like it on but it was tolerable. I had the vet cone on her for a bit....she just sulked. The only thing I didn't like was the air tab did not fully recede so she was chewing on that and I had to watch a bit more carefully.