35 Pics Of Pets Not Rocking The Cone Of Shame At All

It has many names. The Elizabethan collar, the E collar, the Buster collar, or simply the pet cone, is a protective medical device that prevents animals from biting or licking their wounds while their injuries heal. However, the way the critters look while wearing it has earned the device a few nicknames as well: the pet lamp, the pet radar dish, and, most notably, the cone of shame.

To explain the origins of these alternatives, Bored Panda has collected a list of photos where our four-legged companions' expressions perfectly describe the way they feel inside the darn thing.

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Suddenly, the cone of shame isn't so bad.

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RJ 4 years ago

Don't worry, I'm here for you doggy

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The collars are named after the ruffs worn in Elizabethan times. The first U.S. patent was filed by Frank L. Johnson in 1959.

The vets usually suggest them in order to prevent the animal from irritating a wound or removing stitches while self-grooming. The cones of shame are used to either prevent the animal from licking or biting its wound or using its limbs to scratch its head, eyes, or ears. The collar is sometimes also used to stop animals with self-destructing habits from hurting themselves. Also, the cones of shame help animals that suffer from allergies. For example, it can prevent the critter from ingesting any of the medicine that's applied on its skin.

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RJ 4 years ago

Its wonderful how dogs support each other, humans need to learn more from the dogs.

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Despite their regular use, relatively little is known about the effects of these collars. One survey, aimed at owners whose pets wore the cone of shame during the past 12 months, showed that 77.4% of their respondents reported a poorer quality of life in their companion animals while the collar was on.

The poorer owner-perceived quality of life score was mostly due to the way the collar interfered with the animal's ability to drink, play, or caused irritation. So, animal healthcare professionals suggest pet owners do their research when choosing the right design for their little buddy.

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Rissie 4 years ago

Happy pupper is still happy :)

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columbokateUK 4 years ago

This will be me on 15th june when I'm back at work 😁

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Jess-a-men 4 years ago

How do YOU like having your head in a cone, huh? HUH?! HOW DO YOU LIKE IT, HUMAN!

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RJ 4 years ago

that look though. poor kitty.

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My friend's pupper is in the cone of shame and I can't even.

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Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago

He looks annoyed that someone is taking a pic of him mid poop.

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Lyop 4 years ago

The cat lord was not pleased. No, he was not pleased at all.

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Francis 4 years ago

typical cat :D

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Tracey Hirt 4 years ago

“I uses The Cone of Shame to protect the tiny hooman.”

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troufaki13 4 years ago

Look! It's the very rare cat-lamp!

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Paulina Johansson 4 years ago

Phteven?

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Untitled_Goose_Man 4 years ago

Is that a real alligator?

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Rissie 4 years ago

That night shade is melting.

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Rissie 4 years ago

Much better than those awful elizabethan ones. I like pet shirts the best though. Also am lucky enough to have a pupper that just doesn't lick wounds. And even the rash she had one time, after putting on medication she just leaves it alone. So always try without those darn collars, my vet told me there are many pets like mine that don't need it.

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columbokateUK 4 years ago

Formulating a revenge plan

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Rissie 4 years ago

Aaw, kitty is so pretty! Even with the little up side down lampshade on.

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Idk what's worse, the cone of shame or the kitty pajamas. He doesn't seem to be happy about either.

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Tami Bridges 4 years ago

That cat is breaking out the first chance that arises lol

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Hisseefit 4 years ago

My cat wore modified girl leggings to make him a "turtleneck tank top". He had a tumor on his neck and a cone would not work and he needed a barrier between his claws and his itchy neck. Worked great and he wore it for 2 weeks. So while I don't like dressed up pets, sometimes there is a reason.

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Penny Martin 4 years ago

Actually if your cat has had surgery on their belly area a baby onesie is really effective at stopping them licking, or biting the wound..

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Sabse 4 years ago

Pajama or cone... Not both... 😟

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Suzanne Clark 4 years ago

When my daughter was little she'd dress our big (18lb) cat in her old sundress tops and shorts (with a cutout for the tail). He loved the attention and she never left him dressed for long.

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troufaki13 4 years ago

The pajamas should be considered as animal cruelty!!

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Rachel Uhlmann 4 years ago

Our dog wore pyjamas after she had abdominal surgery to that she couldn’t get to the stitches

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😸Marik😺 4 years ago (edited)

I'm pretty sure that this is meant as an additional protection of an operation wound. Iˋve got a Sphynx and he, for sure, will get an operation suit (if needed) instead of a cone. Way less disturbing (cat is able to roam the flat) and way less dangerous (a neighbours cat nearly strangled herself by trying to get out of the cone - result has been several wounds around the neck and the need of such a suit)

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Biljana Malesevic 4 years ago

I think it's just to prevent tearing the stitches, not decorative. Sometimes, even cone is not enough.

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Kate 4 years ago

Like other people said, it's usually to protect a surgical site from scratching (or other reasons - we had a cat who due to anxiety would try to lick all her own fur off so she had to wear kitty PJs while we sorted out her meds so she wouldn't lick herself raw.)

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Cassie 4 years ago

With cats, sometimes the cone isn't enough and you have to use multiple methods to protect the site so it can heal.

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Monika Soffronow 4 years ago

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Anne Bidstrup 4 years ago

Yep, hate it when people dress up their pets. A doggie jacket agains the cold if necessary is the only 'clothing' a pet should wear.

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Animal lover❤ 4 years ago

He'll get you back one day

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Al Reilly 4 years ago

I have been reduced to cone head & Onesies!!

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sharron lynn parsons 4 years ago

Love it, perfect fit !!!

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Celtic Pirate Queen 4 years ago

I can just hear, "F**k my life".

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Slune 4 years ago

Houston there is a problem!

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Coreen Kerr 4 years ago

As if the cone wasn't bad enough now ya have to dress me up too!!

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Heather Hayllar 4 years ago

Poor puss the cat

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RufffiesWithRidges 4 years ago

Me in 2020 🙄🥴

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Lesley Langlois 4 years ago

Priceless pyjammies and pose!!!

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Paige Garberding 4 years ago

The cone is the worst. Cat's pajamas? Not so much.

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deanna woods 4 years ago

The pajamas are adorable.

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Rachel Replogle 4 years ago

Damn! what a night.

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nala simba 4 years ago

Love the pyjamas!

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Barbara Berg 4 years ago

Lol poor kitty looks defeated

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Randy Klefbeck 4 years ago

HaHaHa......"the cat's pajamas."

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Marek Yanchurak 4 years ago

What happens when it tries to use the litter box?

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ebony1k124 touch 4 years ago

The dignity....poor kitty!

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Maryse Faucher 4 years ago

That cat is a oudini. Usually the ok is enough to stop the liking

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Sue Knerl 4 years ago

The double whammy, cone of shame and a onesie.

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Chris Watson 4 years ago

Don't put clothes on an animal.

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Just another bot 4 years ago

Poor kitty! He suffers enough having to wear the cone. If the owners did this for a laugh, it's the worse time to humiliate the cat, animals know you're shaming them

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Leisa Farrow 4 years ago

WHY do people insist on putting clothing on pets? Poor cat already has the c one on. Have you no clue how Hot this is for him / her? Get a clue. Kitty is Not a doll.

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