A cat cone may be necessary if your pet is recovering from an injury. Plastic cones the size of golf balls keep your cat’s mouth and wounds safe from licking and chewing. If a cat has recently undergone surgery, this product can help keep it from chomping on the wound stitches. Cat cones are often disliked by cats, and they will not wear them.<\/p>\n
So, how do you keep a cone on a cat? In the course of this article, we shall discuss the same and everything relevant to cats and cat cones!<\/p>\n
Before we move forward, you would be required to have the following things to keep a cone on a cat: cat food, cat toys, and chews.<\/p>\n
Having these items handy will ensure that the whole process of keeping the cone on the cat seems like a play to the cat instead of a punishment. Cats often tend to think that having a cone put on their head is a sort of punishment, however, with the help of cat food, chews, and toys, you can induce the cat to think of it as a play of a good action for which the cat is offered treats.<\/p>\n
In the detailed guide below, we will explain how these items mentioned above will come in handy:<\/p>\n
Take a hold of the cone or position it in the general area of your cat \u2014 but do not attempt to place it on your cat at this time. If your cat sniffs anything, touches it with their nose, or even just glances at it, reward them with a cat treat or play with their toy on the spot. This step is all about establishing a good link between your cat and the cone and acclimating your cat to a new item.<\/p>\n
Begin by putting the cone on your cat and taking it off again as often as possible. Treat them for wearing it by placing a little amount of their wet food on a spoon or small wooden stick (such as a tongue depressor) or by giving them a treat from your hand. To begin with, only allow them to wear it for a brief period of time, perhaps only a few seconds, before taking it off and providing them with some wet food or a treat.<\/p>\n
Increase the number of times the cat wears the cone as the day progresses. If they freeze, try to back out of the cone, or paw at it in an attempt to get it off, either lessen the time they are required to wear it or return to step one of the process. Feed or treat them while they are wearing it, or, if they are play-driven, engage in some playful interaction with their favorite cat toy while they are wearing it.<\/p>\n
If your cat is hesitant to move about while wearing the cone, use a treat, a wet food lure, or a toy to get them to wander around with the cone in place. Using varied perches, you can assist them to become used to the feel of the cone and how it impacts their sense of balance and awareness. Continue to praise and encourage your cat with food or play as they continue to become acclimated to their cone – eventually, they will feel comfortable going about their regular business while wearing it.<\/p>\n