Why are hard cones the default with so many veterinarians? We've always used soft cones or soft pillow collars with our pets. You mentioned two good reasons to use them; here's a third: those hard cones will hit walls, tables, and chairs when the pet moves around, and since there is no give to these hard shells, they cause a jarring halt to their movements while the collar digs into their neck and shoulders. Pet owners feel their pet's misery.
Why are hard cones the default with so many veterinarians? We've always used soft cones or soft pillow collars with our pets. You mentioned two good reasons to use them; here's a third: those hard cones will hit walls, tables, and chairs when the pet moves around, and since there is no give to these hard shells, they cause a jarring halt to their movements while the collar digs into their neck and shoulders. Pet owners feel their pet's misery.