A protective head cover for an animal is disclosed, the protective head cover comprising a first rectangular cover portion (1) adjustably fastenable around the neck of the animal and a second closed curvilinear cover portion (2) comprising a tangential edge which attaches to the first cover portion, and tapering outward sections on either side of the tangential edge, the second cover portion being adjustably fastenable and is adapted to cover at least the occiput and ears of the animal, a first fastener part (3) located on the first cover portion and near the tangential edge of the second cover portion, the first fastener part being adapted to attach to a second fastener part (4) on the second cover portion, wherein the first and the second fastener parts are located on a first axis (5) perpendicular to the tangential edge of the second cover portion, wherein, the first and the second fastener parts can be adjustably fastened to each other so as to vary an amount of overlap between the first and the second cover portions.
