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Cat Collars, Leads and Harnesses
Reasons for collars and tips on what to look for
- A collar is not just for decoration – it is needed once your kitten or cat begins to venture outside as he will need some form of identification in case of loss or injury. Tags can either be engraved or with some you insert your address to a small barrel with owner’s details. The new Rogz passport ID tags not only have a funky design and a secure attachment but you can write your details straight into the tag quick easy identification
 The collar needs to fit correctly – not too loose that it can slip off easily but not too tight. You need to be able to fit two fingers under the collar to measure the correct size
- There are many collar types; most have a bell but some are reflective which may help to prevent road accidents, It is important to regularly check under the collar for skin irritation and redness as well as hair loss. This will mean the collar does not fit properly
- As a kitten grows, you will need to adjust the collar or replace regularly so do check that it is not too tight as it grows
- Most collars also have a breakaway fastening which will release if the collar gets caught, alternatively they will have a piece of elastic so that if snagged, the collar will slip off over your cat’s head. Do not use collars that do not have these features as it could cause harm if your cat or inquisitive kitty gets caught on something
Types of collar
- Soft leather collar – with elastic section. This is to allow a cat to escape unharmed if it gets caught
- Fabric collar – these can be cut to size without fraying and are useful for small cats and kittens
Harnesses and leads
It is possible to teach a cat to walk on a lead. It is advisable to attach the lead to a harness rather than the collar for this purpose.
Leads are only required if you intend to take your cat for walks or if you are taking it to an unfamiliar house or place where you want to keep it under control.
If you plan to do this, it is advisable to introduce your cat to a harness and lead as early as possible. Put the harness on for short periods each day without the lead for the cat to get used to it. Then attach the lead and let your cat get used to this trailing around the house and garden before taking your cat out to busy and noisy areas. |
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