There's a common misconception when the topic of e-collars come up, being that they're either shock collars or the three-stage training collars also known as e-collars.  In fact, e-collar is merely an abbreviation of the term Elizabethan Collar, and they're a common sight among pet owners.  If you've ever seen a pet recovering from an injury and they're wearing a plastic "Cone of Shame" then you're familiar with what an e-collar is.  While typically used to prevent a pet from worrying at an injury, they can also be used for other purposes.

The Multiple Types Of E-Collar
While all e-collars are used for the same purposes, to control the pet's access to certain parts of their body for the purposes of healing, they come in a variety of different materials and styles. We're going to talk about some of these options below.

Plastic E-Collars
By far the most common material used in e-collar, plastic provides ease of cleaning and lightweight to make an excellent choice for pet owners.  These types of e-collars can easily be affixed to the pet using built-in securing methods, including cotton padding that is pulled the loops found at the bottom of some models.  Some models risk cracking in the cold due to the type of plastic they're made of, and cheaper varieties are often opaque.

Soft Fabric
These forms of e-collar are quite soft and made of a material that is easy to clean.  While they tend to be more comfortable for the animal, they are typically secured with velcro, making them easier for determined pets to remove.  Unfortunately, these collars are opaque and make it impossible for the animal to see through them.

Inflatable Collars
These collars are made of a material that can be inflated and is often covered by soft fabric, and while they're opaque, it is a function of their design that they don't interfere with the animal's ability to see.  They do have the drawback of being capable of being possible to damage, and deflating if an animal is determined enough.  Additionally, they are often secured with a velcro strap, suffering the same issue as soft fabric collars.

The Elizabethan Plastic E-Collar From COMET
Medcare Products provides the incredible COMET Elizabethan plastic e-collar for its customers.  This collar combines all the strength and durability of plastic collars with a transparent material that doesn't obscure the animal's vision.  Even better, it has a proprietary locking design that makes it easy to put it on your pet in just a couple of seconds, and with the confidence that it will remain in place.  Even better, the plastic used in its construction won't crack in the cold.  For the socially conscious, you can also take comfort knowing that it is constructed in Europe at facilities that take proper care of their workers.