From scratch protection to fashion catwalk, what exactly has elisabeth gone through? Why is the change of the Internet celebrity of the cat "Victoria's Secret" catwalk Elizabeth circle called elizabeth circle? No cat in the world likes a TA doctor or likes the traditional variety of non-traditional types that just take some time to adapt

Where did this queen-like supermodel come from? The oncoming sense of fashion, the standard cat step, is the legendary Victoria's Secret catwalk?

Step by step like the devil's steps Pictured from: giphy

In fact, this is just a cat with an Elizabethan circle, but with the circle can still walk so dashing and arrogant, it seems to be different from the impression, ah, how is this fat four?

The elizabethan collar or e-collar, a protective device commonly used in animal medicine, is primarily to control the animal's behavior and prevent scratching and nibbling on oneself or others.

The Elizabethan circle is always used once in cat life. Photo credit: printrest

It has been given many interesting names, such as the Circle of Shame, the radar, the walking lampshade or the parent star signal receiver...

In addition to not being able to energize and emit light, it is still quite similar. Photo credit: tumblr

The traditional Elizabethan circle is usually hard plastic texture, and after wearing it, cats generally look like this:

The face is full of "Happy". Photo credit: printrest

Sometimes it goes like this:

The cleanup is left to other family members! Pictured from: Giphy

But in recent years, the Elizabethan circle has developed by leaps and bounds, and there have been many variants with the same function but more comfortable, and even many owners have diy up by hand, and then everyone has found that the animals have become interesting after wearing them...

It became like this:

Is it okay to wear it backwards? Photo credit: tumblr

such:

I'm a big crab! Photo credit: printrest

Or even this:

Instant noodle box... Or don't make a fuss! Photo credit: printrest

In fact, this is also a kind of bitter pleasure (basing happiness on the pain of cats), after all, it is mainly worn by injured cats, but is such a powerful deviation really good?

Most things are always named inextricably linked to their inventors, with the exception of the Elizabethan circle. This magical radar-like neck ring is named because it is shaped in the same way as the gorgeous neck collar decoration of queen Elizabeth I in the 16th century.

It's very much like that indeed. Pictured from: Google Plus

The Queen probably didn't expect to make this contribution when she died. Photo credit: tumblr

But in fact, it was invented by Frank Johnson in the 1960s, and when the invention was patented, its name was called "Protective Collar", and because the name was the same as that of human counterparts, it was changed to a more figurative Elizabethan circle.

It has a history of more than 50 years. Photo credit: printrest

The first Elizabethan ring was used on dogs, because it was more and more used in animal therapy because it was easy to use, and in addition to common pets such as cats and dogs, it could actually be applied to many animals, such as:

Rabbit paper is still easier to understand. Photo credit: printrest

And also:

Totoro is also very cute to bring up. Photo credit: tumblr

even:

Bird star people can also wear circles is not expected by the director. Photo credit: tumblr

After the birth of this simple, low-cost, but significant invention, we can see from the patent illustration that the "Elizabeth Circle" 50 years ago was almost exactly the same as it is now.

Frank Johnson's earliest patented design drawing. Pictured from: Google

But why is there more and more change now? Probably because...

That's right, there's not a single cat in the world that likes the Elizabethan circle. It makes the animal feel hindered by behavior and has a more severe impact on cats.

There are countless cats who have been tossed to the point of collapse by it. Photo credit: printrest

Vision and hearing impairment are the most severe, the ability to detect distance has also decreased, and cats wearing Elizabethan rings often crash backwards and backwards. The head will also become heavy, eating and sleeping and even going to the toilet will cause discomfort...

The most common reaction of a cat when it is hindered is to step back. Pictured from: Giphy

Even if you are more adaptable, you will occasionally bump into it. Pictured from: Giphy

Many of the old food bowls are out of place, resulting in food failures. Photo credit: tumblr

There are also many cats that will be very resistant, emotionally anxious and even angry. And because Elizabethan rings are generally hard plastic, friction is often caused by friction at the seams of the neck, and sometimes the material may cause allergies or damage to the cat's skin.

It is important to observe the cat's skin, and to clean and wipe the circle of shame regularly. Pictured from: Giphy

After entering the modern era, for the sake of comfort, manufacturers began to develop and produce more bite-proof collars that are both comfortable and practical, which can also be regarded as benefiting pets.

And a lot of them are pretty good-looking. Photo credit: printrest

Since the Elizabethan circle has spawned so many more comfortable types, why are the most traditional types still used in hospitals?

Pet hospitals tend to uniformly use plastic cone-shaped Elizabethan rings because they are the most reliable and convenient.

Moreover, unless it is hospitalization, the time required to wear a circle in the hospital is often very short during treatment or examination, and comfort and convenience of life are not important to consider.

There is often no second option in hospitals. Photo credit: printrest

Some doctors believe that pets should try to wear the most traditional Elizabethan rings, because some protective rings, although comfortable, may not be effective, and when left unattended, they can cause the cat to lick and bite the wound in just a few minutes.

The traditional type is not suitable for wearing and is easy to not work. Pictured from: Giphy

Moreover, although it will crash at first, most cats will quickly get used to it for a period of time, and even find a way to go up the stairs, climb up and down, and even monopolize the food...

Is it okay to eat canned food like this?. Pictured from: Giphy

The Director believes that: Comfort is good, but you still need to take into account the practicality, of course, if the cat is too resistant to the traditional plastic ring, you can still look for a substitute, but carefully observe, to ensure that these circles can really achieve the effect.

In fact, the types of shame circles are really diverse, what inflatable, lightweight, washable, waterproof, filled, and even face mask type, the shape is more than flying. The director summarized it and felt that the main ones could be divided into these categories.

●Pillow collar neck pillow collar

This category is completely different from the traditional Elizabethan circle type of cone lampshade design, but more like the neck pillow on the aircraft. Generally it is a soft texture, the filling is very light, and some are inflatable.

It looks like it's very comfortable. Photo credit: printrest

This kind of director feels that the outer edge is a bit too large. Photo credit: printrest

It does bring better comfort when resting. Photo credit: printrest

Wear this estimate to cut the toenails well... Image from: inflate

Advantages: it will not block the line of sight and hearing, the support is more comfortable, because of the direction of the opening, the cat will not feel too heavy head.

Limitations: In the case of improper wearing, the cat may break free and the hind limbs may still be licked.

●Soft collar soft collar

This classification is more, their shape is very similar to the traditional Elizabethan plastic ring, but it has become a soft texture, mostly made of cloth or nylon material, foldable, and the evolved shape is becoming more and more abundant...

It does improve comfort and lightness. Photo credit: printrest

A lot of them can be washed and folded. Pictured from: Giphy

The appearance is also getting more and more fancy Picture: printrest

Even the shape is a bit exaggerated Oh ~ Picture from: printrest

Advantages: soft and comfortable, light texture, not easy to rub the skin caused by allergies and other problems, if you choose the right, in fact, it is quite suitable for cats that have recovered for a long time.

Limitations: When the material is too soft, it is not suitable for violent cats and cats with lower limb injuries, nor can it stop the cat from scratching its head.

Soft neckbands for cats that are too flexible may be about to surrender. Pictured from: Giphy

The above two categories are quite common on a treasure, if necessary, you can buy it yourself, and the wearing method is no different from the traditional Elizabethan circle.

When looking up the information, the director also found the following kind of special:

●bitenot collar bite collar

Looks like the most comfortable type? More like a neck rail. The material is generally made of soft plastic and foam, without the discomfort of the traditional circle of shame. The world seems to be getting brighter!

At present, I have not seen much in China. Pictured from: Google

Pros: Free movement, comfort, and don't look so humiliating!

Limitations: Only suitable for cats with upper limb injuries, limit them to lick, hindlimb injuries will not work, nor can it prevent scratching near the ears.

It feels a bit chicken ribs, ah, the country seems to have not seen on a treasure, just look at it.

In fact, no matter which one you choose, after wearing, you must observe the cat's eating and drinking, and adjust the size and shape of the bowl in time according to your needs. And keep the road to the cat toilet open, and the closed cat toilet should also become open. In short, give it enough time to adapt, and at the beginning there can be no shortage of people!

Today's funny material is available! Pictured from: Giphy

Then you can happily take pictures and take videos to share happiness...

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After class!

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[1]dog owner's home veterinary handbook wounds copyright 1998, macmillan publishing

[2]references cited in the file of this patent united states patents 2,233,832 byrd mar. 4, 194 1 other references wailing lemur, jan. 17, 1938, page 22 of the washington herald.

[3]by kerri fivecoat-campbell.

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