Recovery Collar Size Guide

Peek4Paws · Soft Recovery Collar for Dogs & Cats

Measure the neck, not the weight

This collar comes in 4 sizes — XS through L — matched to your pet's actual neck circumference rather than a weight guess. Here's how to measure, and the full size chart.

How to measure

You'll need a soft tape measure and about a minute. Measure where the collar will actually sit — at the base of the neck, where a regular collar would normally go.

wrap the tape here NECK CIRCUMFERENCE all the way around, where the collar sits

Wrap the tape snugly around the base of the neck — this number is what decides your size

01

Find the spot

Locate the base of your pet's neck, roughly where a regular collar would sit.

02

Wrap the tape

Run a soft tape measure all the way around — snug, but not pulled tight.

03

Check the two-finger rule

You should be able to slip two fingers under the tape. That's roughly the fit the collar should have.

Size chart

Match your pet's neck measurement first — weight is a rough cross-check, not the primary number.

Recovery collar size chart: XS 10-18 cm neck up to 2 kg, S 12-22 cm up to 5 kg, M 16-29 cm up to 10 kg, L 19-36 cm up to 15 kg

XS 10–18 cm, up to 2 kg · S 12–22 cm, up to 5 kg · M 16–29 cm, up to 10 kg · L 19–36 cm, up to 15 kg

→ Neck measurement and weight pointing to different sizes? Go with the neck measurement — it's the number that actually decides the fit, and a collar that's secure but not tight matters more here than matching your pet's weight exactly.

Common questions

My pet's between two sizes — which do I pick?

Size up for comfort, especially just after surgery when the neck area can be a little swollen or sensitive. Check the collar sits securely without pressing — you should still be able to slip two fingers underneath.

Will this fit a cat as well as a dog?

Yes — sizing is based on neck circumference, not species, so check your cat or dog's actual measurement against the chart above rather than assuming by species or breed.

What if I order the wrong size?

You're covered by our extended 60-day refund guarantee — email us at peek4paws@gmail.com with your order number and we'll refund you directly, no need to send anything back.