Bitenot or ProCollar vs E-collar

When Too had a cancerous tumor removed from her rear, I purchased the BiteNot collar in lieu of using the E-Collar and found it much more preferable. She seemed more comfortable, didn't have a problem bumping into things like they do with E-Collars. I only put it on her when I wasn't going to be home, or couldn't watch her. If I recall, I had to take it off so she could eat and drink.

I think it depends on the dog. Like Tessa, Kona destroyed two Bite-Nots (which are $$$$). Plus, she was able to contort herself to get at her incisions anyway (on the hip). At work we used a bite-not with an Elizabethian collar on dogs that were determined to get to their incisions.

Quest got sores from the bitenot under her chin. maybe the vet did not fit it properly. Bailey turned on the stove with the ecollar (gas). try the donut!

From what I've seen and heard here, I wanted to try the ProCollar (donut) first, but the correct size is out of stock everywhere I checked online. So I ordered a Bitenot (long, stiff collar), and am trying it on him now. It doesn't look any more comfortable than the E-collar, but at least he won't run into everything, and might be able to drink and sniff around more easily. And hopefully he won't be banging around as much at night (being a foster, he sleeps in a crate). He should only have to wear it for 10 days or so.

I have a Procollar (donut) on order, but it may not ship for a couple of days, at the earliest. At least I'll have it for next time. Best prices I found were J-B Wholesale (jbpet.com) for the ProCollar, and Omaha Vaccine for the Bitenot. Overnight shipping was only $10 for the Bitenot (rather than $25 or $30 some other places). Petco carries one of them in stores, but we don't have one nearby.

I've had 2 of mine in a Bite Not. It sure saves the furniture and they can still chew a bone or eat and drink. (If they positin themselves correctly). It doesn't block their vision and I think that helps with the frustration when they can't see where they are going. Maggie could manipulate it and her rear leg to where she could still get her rear foot where she had the hot spot.
Robbie

Although it looks uncomfortable, the Bitenot seems to be doing it's job, and he's able to eat, drink, and even run around, without much trouble. Even without a special collar, he has to really bend his neck to reach these sutures, so it doesn't take much to prevent it.

(The ProCollar is still backordered, so I may not get to try it this time.)

Thanks for the tips!