The Kitty & Kanine Kollar® is a washable, fabric collar designed to wear in conjunction with an esophageal feeding tube (e-tube). It replaces the gauze and bandaging normally used to hold the tube in place, keeping it more sanitary, more stable and less likely to be removed.
The kollar has a button hole on the left side of the neck for the e-tube to pass through to the outside. The hole is about an inch wide and accommodates most tubes including those with Y-ports. A Velcro® closure strap folds over the end of the tube to secure the loose end when not in use. The kollar secures using Velcro® under the neck, allowing a custom fit. There is a small loop of fabric at the bottom for hanging your pet’s ID tags/bell which may also help to weight the kollar and keep it in the correct position.
Kollars are made with a double layer of sponge/polyfill with a covering of printed cotton or cotton/poly fabric on the outside, and flannel material on the back side next to the neck. Kollars are lined with a white cotton/poly fabric.
Note: Long-haired breeds may need to go up a size. Design may differ.
Sizing:
XS - WEIGHT RANGE 4-7lbs, NECK SIZE 4-7" (recommended for: kittens and toy dogs such as Chihuahua, Yorkie)
S - WEIGHT RANGE 10-16lbs, NECK SIZE 10-12" (recommended for: cats and small dogs such as Lhasa, Peke, Small Terriers)
M - WEIGHT RANGE 14-50lbs, NECK SIZE 12-16" (recommended for: dogs such as Doberman and Greyhound)
L - WEIGHT RANGE 55-90lbs, NECK SIZE 17-19" (recommended for: large-medium dog breeds such as Labrador, Blood Hound, Chow and Shepherd)
XL - WEIGHT RANGE 93-120lbs, NECK SIZE 20-24"(recommended for: large dog breeds such as Rottweiler and Akita)
How to use:
1. Remove all bandaging and/or collars.
2. Clean wound if needed, then slide a clean protector pad over the end of the tube until it is flush with the skin.
3. Slide the Kitty Kollar on over the pad and fasten.
4. Remove kollar every 2-3 days to inspect stoma.
5. Wash kollar weekly or as desired. Machine wash and air dry only.