diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm
index c8399321..9f403cdf 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/masks/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,14 @@
 			return
 	..()
 
+/obj/item/clothing/mask/muzzle/attack_paw(mob/user) //apparently this is for monkies only
+	if(iscarbon(user))
+		var/mob/living/carbon/C = user
+		if(src == C.wear_mask)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You need help taking this off!</span>")
+			return
+	..()
+
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/muzzle/ballgag
 	name = "ball gag"
 	desc = "To stop that awful noise, but lewder."