For future reference, in case anyone has "cone" issues in the future, I just went and got the ProCollar inflatable collar - it's like an inflatable donut that goes around the neck. I think Linda had recommended something similar in the past. It's MUCH easier on Pickles than the soft cone. He kept ending up with the cone on the ground when he was standing up. Like he nodded out and couldn't pick his head back up again. Agggh. So much better now.
Here's what these inflatable collars look like, in case anyone's interested. A small (6-10" neck) fit 6.5lb Pickles (9" neck) just fine!
Amazon.com: Contech ProCollar Protective Collar,...