Surviving the Cat Cone of Shame

So your cat needs the dreaded cone of shame (aka Elizabethan collar). Welcome to the club! My tabby, Loki, looked at me like I’d betrayed him when I tried to put it on. Here’s the real talk: measure your cat’s neck, fumble with the plastic cone until it vaguely resembles a UFO, and try not to lose your sanity threading those tabs. Pro tip: do this when your cat is sleepy, unless you enjoy wrestling a furry tornado. Once you’ve got the cone ready, enlist a friend or a towel for backup. Slide the cone over your cat’s head (expect drama), and secure it with their regular collar. Make sure it’s snug but not choking them—if you can fit two fingers under, you’re good. Don’t take it off unless your vet says so, no matter how much your cat guilt-trips you. And please, don’t let them outside with it. If the cone seems too much, ask your vet about alternatives. Good luck, fellow cat servant. You’ll need it. #CatCare #PetParenting #CatHealth #Pets #Cats