Usage Guide
Dear pet owner, thank you for purchasing a VETlímce recovery collar. We wish your furry friend a smooth recovery! Here are a few tips on how to use VETlímce.
Choose the guide for your product type:
Dog – recovery collar
1. The right size
For everything to work as it should, you need to choose the right size of collar. You already have it — either you tried it on at your vet's clinic or you bought it after consulting the VETlímce s.r.o. specialists. As a reminder: the collar must always be longer than the animal's muzzle — by roughly 4 cm when lying down.
2. Adjusting the collar
The collar is fastened and sized using the hook-and-loop strips (A) located around the outer rim and at the neck area.
3. Secure the collar against being pulled off
Thread the collar harness through the neck loops (B) and fasten it. Do not skip this important step! It prevents even the most active dog from removing the collar. The harness must be tight enough that the animal cannot pull it over its head and drag the collar off with it. Larger collars are also fitted with a safety buckle that must be carefully closed.
Diagram:
- A – hook-and-loop strips
- B – harness loops
Care
The collar is made of foam and washable outdoor fabric. Hand-wash it when needed using a mild detergent.
- Do not dry-clean
- Do not tumble-dry
- Do not iron
- Hand-wash only
Warning
Do not leave your dog unattended. We stand behind the quality of the product, but as the manufacturer we are not liable for the use of the collar or any injury to the animal; by purchasing and using the product you acknowledge and accept this. Our collar is a great helper, but nothing — no collar in the world — can replace the attention and watchfulness a dog needs from its owner to recover.
Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from open flames.
Cat – recovery collar
1. The right size
For everything to work as it should, you need to choose the right size of collar. You already have it — either you tried it on at your vet's clinic or you bought it after consulting the VETlímce s.r.o. specialists. As a reminder: the collar must always be longer than the animal's muzzle — by roughly 4 cm when lying down.
2. Adjusting the collar
The collar is fastened and sized using the hook-and-loop strips (A) located around the outer rim and at the neck area.
3. Secure the collar against being pulled off
Thread the collar harness through the neck loops (B) and fasten it. Do not skip this important step! It prevents even the most active cat from removing the collar. The harness must be tight enough that the animal cannot pull it over its head and drag the collar off with it. Larger collars are also fitted with a safety buckle that must be carefully closed.
Diagram:
- A – hook-and-loop strips
- B – harness loops
Care
The collar is made of foam and washable outdoor fabric. Hand-wash it when needed using a mild detergent.
- Do not dry-clean
- Do not tumble-dry
- Do not iron
- Hand-wash only
Warning
Do not leave your cat unattended. We stand behind the quality of the product, but as the manufacturer we are not liable for the use of the collar or any injury to the animal; by purchasing and using the product you acknowledge and accept this. Our collar is a great helper, but nothing — no collar in the world — can replace the attention and watchfulness a cat needs from its owner to recover.
Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from open flames.
Cat – esophageal feeding tube collar
Product specification
The gastro collar is designed for feline patients fitted with an esophageal feeding tube. It is a practical, long-term aid during animal care.
1. Choose the right size from the table below
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neck circumference (cm)* | 21–23 | 24–25 | 27–29 |
*The collar can be extended by up to 5 cm using the included extension strip.
2. Fit the collar on the animal
Take the collar and thread the cannula through the prepared opening (A). Secure the cannula with the hook-and-loop tab (B). Place the collar around the animal's neck with the cotton-lined inner side facing the skin, and fasten with the hook-and-loop strip (C). Coil the remainder of the cannula and tuck it into the pocket (D). If needed, extend the collar using the supplied extension strip.
Diagram:
- A – collar
- B – hook-and-loop
- C – hook-and-loop
- D – cannula pocket
Care
The outer side of the collar is covered with washable outdoor fabric, which is easy to clean and scratch-resistant. Wipe with a damp cloth when needed. For heavier soiling, hand-wash with a mild detergent. Do not use a tumble dryer.
Warning
Do not leave your cat unattended. We stand behind the quality of the product, but as the manufacturer we are not liable for the use of the collar or any injury to the animal; by purchasing and using the product you acknowledge and accept this.
Keep out of reach of children. Keep away from open flames.