KittyStar Soft Inflatable Collar: Perfect for Comfortably Protecting Your Dog's Wounds

HL SAN DIEGO: Recently had a growth removed from our 10 pound Japanese Chin and this was recommended by our daughter. The collar is well made, kinda difficult to inflate as the valve might be too short, however, it worked so well instead of the traditional Elizabethan cone. She slept well with this and it is so easy to put around her neck. She is 10 pounds with 12 inch neck and we purchased the Medium. Small may have worked too, but medium was easily adjustable and there was no problem. Highly recommend to prevent the dog or cat from licking the stitches or injury. Great product and price!!!! The bandages just wouldn't stay on her little foot, so this was an absolute lifesaver!!! Just in time delivery...Many Thanks!!

United States on Oct 28, 2023

Tami K: Our pups just recovered from surgery so I waited to give a review after they were released from the collar. This collar is much better than the cone a vet sends home with you.
Pros :soft material and allows pups to eat and drink without getting frustrated.
Cons: The blow hole cover both pups chewed those off because they moved the collar over and over and found a way in the night to chew off.
One pup laid on her back wiggled over and over took her paws and was able to slide the collar off. I kept putting the collar on and then decided to put a camera nearby so I could see how she was doing it. I kept a close eye and when I told her no she'd leave alone. We were fortunate they healed very well and incisions stayed dry.
What was interesting was even after they chewed off the blow hole cover I was able to blow back up and it stayed inflated.

United States on Jul 27, 2023

CH: After what our little pet has gone through, isn't Comfort a Top Priority? No Cone of Shame...But instead, a Soft, easily adjusted Pillow for them to rest their head upon. It keeps them from irritating an area they should not be licking. They can still eat and drink. Overall, a great tool for us to protect our family member with. We have TWO suggestions for the designer/maker of this product. #1, The Zipper needs to have a little cover to slip the zipper tab into. Just like a pillow cover has. #2, The Nozzle for blowing it up should either be able to push in flat or at least have a cover over it as well. It seems to cause discomfort poking out as it does. Each of these little changes are simple improvements to a wonderful product. Thank you, Cathleen

United States on Jun 30, 2023

Angela: I have an 82 pound labrador (big for the breed!) and he had surgery recently (neuter surgery). I hated the plastic cone the vet gave him, so I bought this as a comfortable alternative.

It is much easier for the dog to navigate the house and lay down. It fit comfortable around his neck, and it's very light weight. However, if you have a big dog and the surgical site is in the lower abdomen, this collar is probably not wide enough. My dog could still lick his testical area!

For other surgeries on the body, this would be a great alternative to the standard plastic cone.

United States on Jan 25, 2023

Bill in Indiana: I have previously used cones to keep our dog from licking or scratching hot spots. This neck cushion worked perfect to prevent our Golden from scratching a sore on his cheek.. The outside strap has Velcro to secure and there are loops to slip the collar thru keep the cushion in position. The cover is removable for washing after use to keep it sanitary to use for another dog or repeated use in the future. I prefer it to cones in this situation to prevent him from scratching his head to allow time for healing..

United States on Jun 23, 2022

Rex c.: My Cat preferred this over the plastic e-collar from the vet. However this is attached more via the honor system. If your Cat will not attempt to escape from it, then this works well. However the attachment is so loose with so much give that a Cat can easily get out of it.

My Cat escaping from this twice cause her to injure her eyes more and made the corneal ulcers indolent. Costing me about $8000 in vet and eye surgery fees.

If there are actual medical consequences if your Cat escapes, do not get this. Use either the vet e-collar or other cone style collars.

Canada on May 25, 2022

Michi: this appeared to be good quality but my chihuahua was terrified of it. couldn't use it at all

Canada on Apr 22, 2022

Sue S: It took a few tries to get it to inflate properly but it fit our puppy well. Unfortunately it was not wide enough to stop him from licking his surgical site (from being neutered)

Canada on Dec 15, 2021

Dog Lover: So if you are hesitant about the capability of this working read on. At first I was very hesitant and purchased a cone. My pup had surgery and absolutely hated it. So I rushed one day delivery and ordered the blow up neck collar. Absolutely game changer! My dog now has a built in neck pillow and doesn't mind it. Seems much happier. Save yourself a few dollars and go with an inflatable collar. This one is very well made easy to adjust and inflate.

Canada on Aug 14, 2021

c.sc.s: So I got this for our lab, 7.5 months 61lbs (we got a large I believe). The fit is ok, it doesn't prevent him from licking his surgical sight (he can reach it) but seems to deter him from trying most of the time. If it was a tiny bit wider it would be perfect. The only other issue is that it seems to have a slow leak, I would send it back but I need something here and assume I would need to send it back to have a new one shipped. I did try a body suit (also from Amazon) and he HATED it compares to this.

Canada on Feb 22, 2021