Cone of Shame

[twojues]

My cat has to have an operation on his eye next week. He's a nightmare to keep in so I'm not looking forward to the 10 days recuperation!!
Vet has said he will need the cone of shame, but wondering if anyone has used a soft collar or an inflatable one. Need to make sure he can't rub his eye.

I've used an inflatable one on a dog...I'd not use it for an eye wound, there is a slight chance he'd be able to rub it with a paw and he'd definitely be able to rub it against things.

I tried one but it didn't fit my cat. She had nose surgery and had a really small cone but it was distressing her so much I took it off and she never touched her nose at all. Apparently you can use baby shirts or baby grows but I don't think that would work on eyes.

I meant I tried an inflatable one.