How to prevent cat from scratching eye wound if she won't wear a cone?

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My cat has a wound near her around her eye. The wound wouldn't heal because she has been scratching/cleaning that area frequently. I have tried putting a e-collar on her but it freaks her out and she refuses to wear it. Are there any alternatives that I can stop her from scratching the wound? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 lbs

Silvia De Cecco, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Unfotunately the area around the eye is very difficult to cover with a bandage and probably Mimi would remove the bandage as well! I would suggest to try again the collar, most of the time cats need time to adapt but after 24 hrs are fine. Maybe insted of a plastic collar try a soft fabric collar, they are not as good as the hard one to prevent scratching but cats tend to tollerate them better.

How to prevent cat from scratching eye wound if she won't wear a cone?

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