Bought a comfy cone for my dog who was having a biopsy on 3 paws and an allergy test on the other! I was adamant I wasn't going to use the clear plastic one as it just seemed so uncomfortable for the dog and anyone that got in its way. I spent ages looking for an alternative and came across the comfy cone just as I was losing hope. It's excellent. I took out one of the slats on top as he didn't need it to be that rigid. No matter how many times he bumped into things or us, it was ok. No damage done to dog or others. The only thing that would make this perfect, is if it were transparent. However, compared with everything else I saw on the market this, for me, was the absolute best. Expensive but worth it.