Mariyago Inflatable Dog Cone, Medium Plus, Pink Donut, adjustable, soft

This inflatable dog cone from Mariyago is a pink donut-style recovery collar in size Medium Plus, and it includes a clear plastic shield that clips around the outside. The shield is detachable, so you can set it aside when it is not needed, and the collar fastens with an adjustable circular strap on the outside plus a fixing strap inside that connects to a regular collar. The manufacturer lists it for post-surgery licking prevention in dogs and for indoor use.

Inflating and putting on the collar

The collar inflates with a pump or by mouth. How firm it becomes depends on how much air you add, so you can change the hardness by inflating it more or less. When the dog wears it, the air valve points down toward the ground. The inside fixing strap can sit behind the neck, and the manufacturer advises trimming the dog's nails or putting on socks before post-surgery use because nails can puncture the collar.

What comes with the Medium Plus collar

• One pink donut inflatable dog cone in size Medium Plus
• One detachable transparent plastic shield that fits around the collar
• On the outside is a circular strap that can be adjusted
• A fixing strap on the inside for a regular collar

Does it fit your dog?

Measure the neck circumference before you buy, since the Medium Plus size is chosen from that measurement. The outer strap adjusts around the neck, and the inner strap attaches to a collar the dog already wears. The manufacturer states that the clear shield gives a larger anti-licking range than traditional inflatable collars, and that its transparency leaves the dog's field of view clear. Nails can puncture the soft material, so trimmed nails or socks are a check to make before the first wearing.

Soft body, clear shield and how they work together

The collar body is made of 100% polyester fibre, described by the manufacturer as soft and breathable. The clear plastic shield is a separate piece with a certain hardness that the manufacturer says is not easily damaged. Because the shield comes off, the collar can be worn on its own when the shield is not in use. The manufacturer describes the collar as lighter and more comfortable than traditional recovery cones, and lists anti-scratch and anti-bite functions.

Cleaning and storing the collar

The manufacturer states that the collar is convenient to clean. The PVC may arrive rolled up for packaging; gently adjust it or leave it for one to two days to return to its original shape. With the shield detached, the soft part and the plastic cover can be put away separately.

Questions buyers ask about this collar

How do I inflate the collar?

Use a pump or your mouth, and keep the air valve pointing toward the ground while the dog wears it.

Can I change how firm the collar is?

Yes, the hardness adjusts by changing the amount of inflation.

Does the clear shield stay on all the time?

No, the shield is detachable and can be put away when it is not in use.

Can the collar attach to my dog's regular collar?

Yes, a fixing strap on the inside connects to a regular collar.

What should I check before the first use after surgery?

Trim the dog's nails or put on socks, because nails may puncture the collar.