My kitten has an open wound on the tip of her tail for which we took her to the vet. He gave us all we need to help her heal, including a cone for her neck so she couldn't gnaw and lick on it. My problem now is... How am I supposed to feed her? The cone extends longer than her head and she can't get to her food bowl. I would just ask the vet, but I am living in a foriegn country and am not that proficient with the language, and my fiance is not here at the moment to call for me... Any help is appreciated!
2006-08-22 20:04:55 · 13 answers · asked by Geaux Ghoti 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
if the vet shaved the area you should be able to put a gauze pad held in place with a piece of tape, this being of course temporay because depending on the wound it will need to get plenty of air. and I don't see why you can't take the cone off for as long as the little guy needs to eat. I'm sure it's pretty funny watching him try to eat with it on. otherwise you could just pour the food into the cone and sit back and work out your abs. LOL (kidding)
2006-08-22 20:15:40 · answer #1 · answered by I can't find my spaceship!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i would remove the cone and supervise the cat during feeding. if your cat doesn't eat at one specific time then i suggest using a very small dish and rigging up a narrow platform for it to sit on a few inches off the ground so the cone can fit over it.
my dog had to wear the cone but it was frightening her. she would run around banging into things. so i wrapped a towel around her neck and pinned it together. it was thick enough to keep her from getting to her wound but soft and confortable and not scary at all. she actually could use it as a pillow.
but with your cats wound being at the tip of its tail this may not work for you, she might still be able to reach it.
this is where i got the idea for the towel:
http://www.bonafido.com/page6.html
2006-08-22 20:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by airie53 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can remove the cone for feeding, if you are able to watch her the entire time. Otherwise try elevating the bowl slightly. You may also actually have to show her how to reach with the cone on. Some cats just wont even try.
2006-08-22 20:15:24 · answer #3 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The elizabethan collar shouldn't extend past your pets nose (when the head is at full extension), as they can't drink or eat with it on otherwise. You can either remove the e-collar while you are there to monitor closely and replace it after you have seen the animal eat or you can cut it down to fit better. Once the length is correct some soft medical tape should be applied to the sharp cut edges, be careful not to cut through any of the fasteners, provided it fits the neck you shouldn't have to cut much away.
2006-08-23 00:43:49 · answer #4 · answered by doolittle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this, i'd suggest you take off her cone, and feed your darling at certain points in the day, make it at least 3-4 times daily. more opportunities would prove more chances for her to be satisfied. Otherwise, you could always special treat her and hand feed her with a wet food that is easy to handle?
2006-08-22 20:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by yappalot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd take the cone off so she can eat, then put it back on right away as soon as she's done. Just make sure you watch so she doesn't chew on the wound while the cone is off.
2006-08-22 20:21:02 · answer #6 · answered by beachgirlkandy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want a pet centaur. I'd just feed it whatever I'm eating. Like - he could sit down to dinner - with a specially made chair. And as far as I know I'm not allergic to horse hair. So it would be perfect. As for dogs ... I hate them. This is my confession. I hate dogs - because they make me sneeze a lot. So I want a centaur. To guard my door.
2016-03-27 02:02:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem with my cat. Simply remove the cone when it's feeding time and tehn promptly replace it when it's done.
2006-08-22 20:17:27 · answer #8 · answered by vinny_the_hack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can remove the cone for feeding, and put it back on as soon as she is through.
2006-08-22 20:09:52 · answer #9 · answered by Chetco 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ask the vet when you are no longer foreign to the country, when you getting proficient with the language, and when your fiance is there, OR wait for an answer here. Hmm, my answer sounds stupid to me, what will happen to the kitten then if you follow what i say?
2006-08-22 20:09:17 · answer #10 · answered by Yang Berhormat 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋