A clear plastic Elizabethan collar printed with paw prints, used by vet clinics to stop dogs and cats licking, chewing or scratching at stitches, wounds and dressings while they heal. Because it is transparent the animal can still see around it, which most pets tolerate better than an opaque cone. It is rigid, so it suits the patient that will not leave a wound alone — a soft collar is kinder for a calm animal that only needs a reminder.
Ten sizes from 7.5cm (cats and toy breeds) to 40cm (giant breeds), each in its own colour so the right size is easy to spot. Part of the Genia e-collar range alongside Greencol and Velfast.
Features
- Quick fastening — Double-tab closure on the collar itself, so it goes on without threading a lace.
- Scalloped outer edge — Softens knocks against doorframes and furniture and cuts down on noise.
- Anti-scratch engraving — The outer surface is engraved so it stays clearer for longer.
- Colour-coded sizing — Each size is a different colour.
Sizing
The size is the depth of the cone measured from the neck edge outwards. Measure from the base of your pet's neck to the tip of the nose: the collar should reach just past the nose so the animal cannot get its mouth to the wound. If in doubt between two sizes, go longer for wounds on the legs and flanks and shorter for head and neck wounds, where a very deep cone makes eating difficult. Fit it snug enough that you can slide two fingers under the neck edge.