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My cat keeps removing her cone after spay. How to protect stitches?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My Cat just got spade and her shots. She had to get a cone for her head but she some how managed to get it off. What should I do so she doesn’t take it off or mess with her stitches tonight so I can sleep?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2018

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. You can try feeding her collar through her cone to make it more difficult to remove. Make the collar snug, but make sure you can place at least two fingers underneath. If this does not help, you can try securing it around her neck and then under her armpits and back up. This attaches it more like a harness if you leave a long enough piece of a guaze tie. I hope this information helps!

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