The dreaded Elizabethan collar doesn’t have to be a tragedy. Soft cones exist now, and they look like inflatable neck pillows for cats. My buddy’s cat, Peanut, wore one that had little clouds printed on it and looked like he was on a very serious vacation. When your cat tries to jump, the cone often throws off their balance, making them think twice.
If they hate it, try a recovery suit (a little cat onesie) instead. It can prevent licking and also makes them look like a fuzzy toddler in pajamas. Warning: you will take 47 photos. You will send them to your group chat. You will not regret it.
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