Abstract: An animal headband and a method of use of the animal headband is provided as protective head gear for animals. The protective head gear is configured in such a manner as to provide a substantially uniform compression force against the entire circumference of the head of the animal to securely position the ear flaps of the animal over the ear canal. Dimensions of the protective head gear may be enlarged to facilitate a plurality of placement configurations on the animal. The protective head gear is further useful to secure the ear flaps of the animal away from the ear canal, so as to facilitate medical procedures and subsequent healing from medical procedures involving the ear canal. Securing the ear flaps of the animal away from the ear canal may also promote accelerated drying of the ear canal during conditions that may cause the ear canal to become damp.