KVP Industry News Partnered with Bowman Report — e-collar

Featuring the KONG™ Cloud Collar by KVP International When your pup is recovering from surgery, a hotspot, or an injury, your top priority is helping them heal comfortably - and preventing them from licking or biting their wounds. But if you’ve ever used a traditional plastic cone (aka the “cone of shame”), you know just how frustrating that can be for both you and your dog. That’s where inflatable dog collars come in, and we’ve found the best one on the market. In this guide, we’ll break down what makes an inflatable recovery collar a smart alternative to the hard...

Your vet told you to keep the e-collar on, but your pet is hating every second of it. Now it’s time to make a decision – keep the collar on, or take it off? Whether your pet just got out of surgery or needs protecting from an allergy flare, the cone of shame is a pet parent’s best friend. That said, it probably isn’t your pet’s best friend. While many pets are unbothered by an e-collar, most pets are going to give you sad looks or sometimes even exhibit destructive behavior towards an Elizabethan collar. As pet parents, we have...

A global survey indicates that pets respond negatively to drastic changes in their mobility and ability to see. What can we do as pet parents to keep them happier while still being protected?   Pet Sadness and E-Collar Study Pet parents know all too well how much their canine or feline friend dislikes the "cone of shame" when it's time for post-op recovery or when there's an itchy wound. However, evaluating the cone's effect on animal welfare has received scant attention. Now, a new study from the University of Sydney's Sydney School of Veterinary Science confirms that the cone, or...

Seasonal Allergies and Compulsive Habits Are Difficult to Stop, But You Can Block Chronic Itching with an E-Collar for Dogs and Cats.   When pet’s are exposed to allergens and start to feel an itch, they don’t comprehend that continuous itching can make matters worse. When the itching becomes more persistent, it can become chronic allergies that further exacerbate skin irritation. Responses to allergens in pets food or environment can be recognized by excessive: Scratching or rubbing against objects or walls Biting at hot spots Loss of their coat in some spots where the itching is persistent Licking, especially on...