MIDOG Inflatable Dog Cone, Grapefruit Large+ Soft Donut Recovery Collar

MIDOG Inflatable Dog Cone is a soft donut recovery collar designed to help protect dogs from licking or biting wounds while preserving a full range of vision.

• Inflatable donut shape — forms a barrier around the body without the broad plastic-cone profile.
• Protective shield — helps prevent access to stitches, hotspots, and wounds.
• Collar loops and an adjustable strap — help keep the collar securely fitted.
• Seven neck sizes, from 6–9 in (15.2–22.9 cm) to 21–24 in (53.3–61 cm) — gives you a range to compare with your dog’s measurement.
• Removable, machine-washable nylon cover — supports routine cleaning during recovery.
• Supervision needed for powerful chewers and large active breeds — helps you monitor the inflatable bladder.

After surgery or when a dog has a hotspot or wound, preventing licking and biting can be an important part of recovery. This soft alternative to a plastic cone is made for dogs who need a protective barrier while navigating familiar spaces, eating, drinking, and resting. Its shape allows comfortable movement and a full range of vision.

How does the MIDOG recovery collar help protect a wound?

The inflatable donut shape limits neck rotation enough to help stop a dog from reaching stitches, hotspots, or wounds. It creates a barrier while allowing comfortable movement, and its open design lets your dog see, eat, drink, and sleep without the broad visual obstruction associated with a traditional plastic cone.

• Designed for post-surgery healing and wound protection.
• Soft alternative to a plastic cone.

How do I choose a size and secure the collar?

Measure your dog’s neck and compare it with the available range, which spans seven sizes from X-Small to X-Large. Thread your dog’s own collar through the inner loops, then adjust the strap for a secure fit. The size range runs from X-Small at 6–9 in (15.2–22.9 cm) to X-Large at 21–24 in (53.3–61 cm).

• Check your dog’s neck measurement before choosing a size.
• Use the inner loops and adjustable strap to help hold the recovery collar in place.

How do I inflate and clean the MIDOG dog cone?

To inflate it, pinch the valve while blowing into it or use a small air pump; to deflate it, pinch the valve and press gently. Check the air level daily throughout recovery. Wipe the exterior clean, or remove the nylon cover and machine-wash it in cold water, then air-dry it.

• The soft exterior is scratch-proof and designed to be gentle on walls and furniture.
• For powerful chewers or large active breeds, supervise closely; determined dogs may puncture the inflatable bladder. This collar is not intended for destructive chewers.

The MIDOG Inflatable Dog Cone suits dogs needing a post-surgery or wound-care barrier, and owners who want a soft collar with a removable washable cover. It is best suited to dogs that can be supervised during recovery, rather than destructive chewers. Its inflatable donut design combines wound access protection with room for comfortable movement.

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