Elizabethan collar

A protective collar (also neck collar, leak protection, ruff ) is a generally funnel-shaped, stiff protruding medical device that is attached to the neck of the injured or operated animals to prevent them from licking the wound or scratch.

In dogs, the protective collar is often attached to the collar. In cats and other small animals, the protective collar is placed and closed at the neck. The simplest protective collar are made of sturdy plastic, more elaborate made ​​of softer materials.

The collar hinder the animals by severely impair the keys corresponding to the vibrissae, the field of vision and hearing. Most animals get used to after a few days on the protection collar. In rare cases, animals respond so disturbed that they must be removed for the meals of the collar.