What kind of cone do you use?

So Zeus has gone through two of his plastic type cones in the past 2 weeks, they just split whenever he hits it against something.

What kind of cone do you use for your dog?

I need to get a different type, just don't know which kind!

I've not needed one but have heard good things about the inflatable ones xx

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=inflatable+dog+collar&tag=googhydr-21&index=aps&hvadid=33182280110&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8741677221955109267&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=t&ref=pd_sl_72ewe10pcu_b

May I asked why he has been wearing it for the last two weeks ?

I would also try the softer options out there:

http://www.viovet.co.uk/Company_of_Animals_Soft-E_Collar_for_Dogs_Cats/c4347/?quick_find=116609&gclid=CO6v_a7stLwCFZDKtAoddRAA2g

How much longer does he need the cone for. However found this, but not sure its uk? http://www.pinterest.com/shamelesscones/shameless-cones/

Hi all, thanks for your replies, he's had his cone on throughout the night because he stepped on some glass on a walk and kept going at the cut and made it worse. I'm also in the middle of changing from kibble to raw (due to his food allergies) and hes scratching more than usual.

The Buster inflatable cone looks very good, theres also a few decent reviews on it from fellow staffy owners, so I'll be going for that. Thanks again!

Aww poor Zeus hope everything settles for him ASAP

Bane has a plastic one with soft fleece edges? Got it from Kennel Gate and it looks pretty rough around the edges as he does manage to escape and then try to rip it to pieces But he runs into all sorts of things and it hasn't split. The inflatable ones look good though! Think I might go for that when he grows out of this one!

Hope Zeus gets better soon Bane is going through the same thing, we should make a cone of shame club!

So I ended up purchasing the large Buster inflatable collar, it came yesterday and works a treat. Much better than the typical cone collar and it means Zeus can still eat, drink & play how he wants.

However... Zeus doesn't seem too happy with it. Here he is feeling pretty sorry for himself..

Ooooh that looks really snug! He does look a bit moody but I am sure he will get used to it

So just a bit of feedback just incase anyone wants to buy one of these inflatable collars.. I'm actually about to return this to Amazon because it doesn't do what it should.

Zeus can't scratch his ears (which is what I wanted this for because he has sore ears) but can still get to his front paws and back legs, which to me isn't worth spending £15 on.

So onto the next one..!

Oh no Have you got anything in mind?

I've just ordered the 'Comfy cone' (large), so we'll see how this one goes!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Comfy-Cone-Large-25-cm/dp/B000XY7CKE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392637505&sr=8-1&keywords=large+comfy+cone

How's he doing?

_Hayley_ wrote:How's he doing?

Hi Hayley, sorry for the delay, he's doing much better on the raw diet but still scratching alot! Have no idea what it could be..

There's always this option:
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/mikki-dog-boot/prd-nbm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA%20%7C%20Pet%20%7C%20Dog&utm_content=sYbe5yt3Z%7Cdc_pcrid_43482680281

silver wrote:There's always this option:
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/mikki-dog-boot/prd-nbm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA%20%7C%20Pet%20%7C%20Dog&utm_content=sYbe5yt3Z%7Cdc_pcrid_43482680281

Hi there, thanks for the input. We've tried putting a boot on Zeus before but he goes mental with it, tries anything and everything in the book to get it off!

Some feedback on the comfy cone, even though it's fairly dear (£27 from Amazon), it's brilliant. Doesn't restrict any movement etc, he can still sleep comfortably, it also folds back for when its feeding time or he needs a drink etc, and it doesnt damage my walls/wallpaper as the old traditional one does! The only thing I don't like about it is that its black and you can't see him/he can't see us, unless he's looking at us face on, but overall, it does what I wanted it to do and doesn't cause too much stress for Zeus!

goldie87 wrote:
Some feedback on the comfy cone, even though it's fairly dear (£27 from Amazon), it's brilliant. Doesn't restrict any movement etc, he can still sleep comfortably, it also folds back for when its feeding drink or he needs a drink etc, and it doesnt damage my walls/wallpaper as the old traditional one does! The only thing I don't like about it is that its black and you can't see him/he can't see us, unless he's looking at us face on, but overall, it does what I wanted it to do and doesn't cause too much stress for Zeus!

Thanks for the feedback on the cone, always great to know what things work and what doesn't

I'm glad you've found one that works and is comfortable for Zeus!