I compromised on the collar of shame

[Siwsan]

I went out and bought an inflatable, soft collar. He's slipped it once, already, but I made some adjustments. This will keep him from licking the 'site' but also make it easier to eat and drink.

Another thing I noticed is if I put him in the playpen, he pretty frantically tries to get out. When he's free roaming, his activity level is much lower.

Here's Merlin taking out his frustrations on the old collar of shame. Gryff is advising him.

[FirstLight]

1. those soft collars are so much better!

Good that you're letting him "roam" within reason...cats are so weird about being closed in at all. I know if they want to *be* somewhere, they don't know how to let up LoL the screaming and scratching always works!

[SheltieLover]

2. LOL

2 jaguars attack the collar of shame.

[TexLaProgressive]

3. Merlin channeling Big Mama Thornton

I said Oh, Oh Baby
Why do you wanna do all these mean things to me?
I said Oh, Oh Baby, why do you wanna do
Why do you wanna do all these things to me?
Because you know I love you
And I'm so sick and tired, so sick and tired of being in misery
Hey Hey, ball and chain

Let me out and I'll be my sweet self.

[2naSalit]

4. Glad he's home and...

Seeming to be okay.

[Walleye]

5. The new collar looks quite stylish. Glad he's OK and roaming around.

[wendyb-NC]

6. That's cool

So much more fun looking and probably more comfortable for him. You're brilliant.