BENCMATE Inflatable Dog Cone Collar Alternative, Soft Dog Cone for Small Medium Large Dogs and Cats, Neck Recovery ECollar Donut Collar After Surgery (Small, Grey)

Love this shark cone so much! Not only is the cone itself extremely functional & works like a charm, but it comes in all these super cool patterns & themes! My Pittie has always had the nickname 'shark' 🦈 or 'chompers' lol so naturally when I was on the hunt for a cone to stop him from licking his feet & came across this shark one, I had to have it! All joking aside, this cone was really perfect for our needs. My Pittie has horrible environmental as well as food allergies (we've been thru all the testing & such) & his feet are suffering while we work through trying to help him. We've been managing pretty well with the Cytopoint injection every 7 weeks, while he's going through his Allergy Immunotherapy Injections, but we had a mishap with his dermatologist who gave him an extremely too low dose this last time & we have to wait a full 4 weeks before he can get his next Cytopoint, while this low dose did absolutely nothing for him. So his allergies kicked in full force while he had no medication on board & was licking his feet quite a bit. Then within the same week of purchasing the cone, due to the licking & no allergy meds on board, he got an infection in his rear toe! Long story short, he can't lick his foot at all while we're taking antibiotics, anti-inflammatories & Epsom salt soaks. And this cone has worked wonders for us! It's super easy to inflate, with your own mouth & breath or with an inflator if you have one; just simply pinch the nozzle as you blow. I inflated mine the day after I got it on Oct 15th & it's still holding the same amount of air today Nov 2nd; I have not added anymore air to it. I like how it's adjustable with the velcro strap, to get the perfect size for your dogs neck without any hassle or struggle at all. And it's super easy to put on, just open the velcro strap, slide it over his neck & reattach the velcro strap. No hooks to be found all up the side, like the cheap plastic cones, no ties to then loop through the hooks & tie around there neck, etc. None of that, this is as simple as it gets. And the velcro is very strong, my dog has worn it for around 6 hours a day M-F for 2 weeks & never once got it off or even undone. It seems pretty comfortable for my dog to wear around as well; it pretty much doubles as a pillow for laying down as well. It's definitely more convenient for us, not having that huge plastic cone bumping into your legs, into the walls, knocking things over left & right. With this one, there's almost none of that! Of course they can't squeeze through smaller spaces, but once he's worn it for a bit, he seemed to figure out his spatial awareness pretty quickly. The only thing my dog had trouble with is our tight spiral staircase; he couldn't understand that he had to lift his head higher to clear the stair, so he couldn't go up them without help. I was a little worried he would still be able to get to his feet, since there are quite a few reviews saying exactly that, but my boy is 64lbs American Pitbull & he couldn't even get to his front feet, let alone his back. The only cons to this I would say is that if you have other playful, young dogs who are into toys, they may see this as a toy & try to get it & could pop it. We have a playful GSD & she tried to grab it while on his neck not understanding he wasn't holding a toy. And with this shark one, it does have 3 little fins that hang off the sides & top of the cone, so at first my guy would swing his head side to side quickly to try to grab those little fins. He never succeeded as far as I know, but figured I'd let you all know that in case that would be a problem for your dogs. Overall this has been phenomenal for us & I would highly recommend it.

I purchased an XL for my approximately 75‑lb boxer, who has an 18‑inch neck, and it fits well. This is a great alternative to the traditional “cone.” My dog doesn’t seem to mind wearing it and is even comfortable sleeping with it on. The small interior loops that allow the collar to slip through are especially helpful for keeping it securely in place. It also holds air very well, typically lasting about 3–4 days before needing to be reinflated.

Great in ways. Pros- dog is MUCH more comfortable in this than cone. Vision is much less impaired and it seems generally more comfortable (built in pillow for naps). Cons- it needs re-inflating every couple of days and the Velcro doesn’t seem too strong (primary mode to keep on is tying into collar). Overall, this is good for the two weeks we need it. I’d guess that if we need to use it down the line, we’d have to buy a new one. I wouldn’t trust this with a dog that seems super focused on removing it or getting to injury.

Best dog cone I have ever used; I ordered both the large and large+ and both worked for my dog. He was able to wear this with no discomfort and it allowed him to move, eat, and sleep normally while still preventing him from licking his injured back area. I highly recommend this product.

My pup was itching, so my soul purchase was to use this, to keep him from itching. And it worked like a charm. From his from front paw to his tail. It says to place the dog collar through hoops of pillow. I did not. I however made it a positive experience and said look, buddy you got your very own pillow.! I placed it over his head and strapped the Velcro on the front.(very secure). He stopped licking and every night he wants it now before bed. ( So from his point of view, it must be comfy) In the morning, we just slide it right over his head. Should he ever need a surgery going forward? He’s all set. Super easy to blow up and has a washable cover couldn’t be happier for ease of use.

This inflatable collar was a huge relief compared to the stiff plastic cone my dog absolutely hated. It’s soft, lightweight, and doesn’t block their whole field of vision, which made a big difference in keeping them calm. My dog could still eat, drink, and move around the house without getting stuck on every doorway. What worked well Comfortable material — No rubbing, no scratching, and my dog didn’t fight it. Doesn’t block vision — They could see around it and navigate normally. Easy to inflate and adjust — The strap kept it secure without being too tight. Washable cover — Helpful when dealing with drool or food spills. What to keep in mind Not for determined chewers — If your dog is motivated, they can reach around it. Best for upper‑body wounds — For back legs or tail injuries, a hard cone may still be needed. Sizing matters — Measure carefully so it sits high enough to block licking. Bottom line A much more comfortable and less stressful option for dogs recovering from minor procedures or hot spots. It won’t replace a hard cone in every situation, but for everyday healing, it’s a big upgrade in comfort and sanity.

I really wanted to love this product—it seems kinder in some ways, and my dog can eat and drink more easily with it than with a traditional cone. He also doesn't see it when it's on, which is a plus. However, dogs spend most of their day sleeping, and this is where the donut fails. Dogs don't naturally sleep on pillows, and watching mine struggle to find a comfortable position made it clear this wasn't working. After switching him back to a regular cone, he could finally rest his head in all his natural sleeping positions. The donut might work well for short periods when your dog is active and you're around to supervise, but it's not practical for rest or extended wear, especially if your dog doesn't mind the cone like mine. Another major issue: even properly fitted and attached to his collar, my dog can easily remove it. There's so much exposed surface that he can push it off with his paws or against furniture. I left him alone briefly to run to the store, and he had it off when I returned. Since I need to ensure his wounds heal properly without him licking them, the traditional cone is the more secure and reliable choice. Verdict: Stick with the cone unless you can actively supervise and switch back and forth.

I have an older black lab who is spoiled rotten. She is well behaved and has pretty much gotten to the point where we just let her do her thing because we can trust she isn't going to cause any troubles. Now that she is older though and so spoiled she doesn't take to change very well which became a problem recently when she somehow got a large corneal ulcer on her left eye(we think a stick poked her but that's not the point). Anyway, right after she injured it I started putting a traditional plastic cone on her. The poor spoiled thing looked at me like I was torturing her. She would just stand there holding her head down like the cone was a millstone hung around her neck, but I said "I'm sorry this is for your own good". Well I guess she decided to show me because then she started slowly walking swaying her head and slinging the cone around bumping into everything she could. Then I found her stuck in a doorway because the lip of the cone was stuck on the door frame and she was looking down the hall, so she couldn't figure out why she couldn't walk forward. I helped her through, but she kept bumping into things(I promise she was doing it on purpose the way she bumped into several things) and sometimes she would hit things so hard it would make her fall. Well she is a little fragile, so after fighting with the cone for a few hours it became clear that she was going to break something(in the house or worse one of her bones), so I took the cone off thinking it would be better to chance the eye than possibly an injury that could cost her life. After a few days though the eye started looking worse, and I started researching other options and found this. First off let me say, my spoiled lab still acts like she has a millstone hooked to her neck when wearing this but it is much safer for her. Also when walking in a wide open space she will still purposefully get as close to obstacles but instead of a cone that catches things, this one just bushes against it. It has 100% kept her from rubbing her eye on furniture or using her paws. Depending on how she lays sometimes it looks comfortable, but sometimes not so much, however regardless it seems more comfortable than the plastic cone. It is easy to inflate if you know what you are doing. For my dog(and I certainly wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless they can related) because she is so well behaved and pretty much just accepts things regardless of if she likes it or not, I am able to just slip the donut on and off without running it through the collar. This allows me to quickly and easily take it on and off when I am with her and can watch her, and I also don't have to worry about her pulling it off and I haven't seen any difference whatsoever in her wearing it whether it was through the collar or not, but it was a hassle to take on and off when I was using the collar through it. She has started to get used to it but she is still spoiled. For example when I take it off she will have both of her eyes wide open, but when I slip this on her she will look at me with the left eye squinting. She is notorious for wanting pity parties(which means getting snacks), and I know that's what the squinting eye is all about. Don't believe me? one time she was staring at me while I was eating a carrot(her favorite snack), and I said "none for you", and while she is still staring at me and been perfectly fine all day, she slowly drew her paw up as if it was hurting her. Anyway, while much better than a traditional plastic cone, some dogs still may not behave quite normally with this.