They make soft collars. You don’t have to use those hard plastic ones. They are vinyl and prevent them from getting to sutures but at meal time you can fold it back while they eat. Also when sleeping it bends and is MUCH more comfortable. I got mine through my vet but I’m sure a web search…
https://www.amazon.com/Vet-One-ElizaSoft-Recovery-Collar/dp/B000OC3U2O/ref=asc_df_B000OC3U2O/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241944354408&hvpos=1o9&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11069145038559217043&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023558&hvtargid=pla-401560678063&psc=1
Wow that a crazy address but there’s one on Amazon similar and that the link.