A Safe Cat Collar - Safety First For Your Cat

A safe cat collar reduces the risk.

You know how it is with cats they love to climb, they have got to do it! Up a tree like greased lighting, even if they can't get down once they are up, or with one push of those powerful rear legs they are on top of the garden fence. What skilled little climbing machines they are.

Usually cats enjoy their exploring and climbing adventures without any mishaps. But it does happen that collars get caught on branches, on bushes or on a nail in a fence post. When that happens there is a real risk of choking.

A safe cat collar reduces that risk considerably.

The are two kinds of safe cat collar available. One kind has a normal buckle or fastener, and a short section made of stretchable material. Should the collar get snagged on something it stretches out giving your cat a chance of escape. The other type is known as a breakaway collar or a safety escape collar. These have a buckle that snaps open under pressure if the collar gets hooked on something.

It needs to be said that the safety collar should fit your cat properly. Too loose a collar presents a real danger, loose collars get snagged far more easily than correctly fitted collars. Not only that but kitty can willfully remove herself from a loose collar. Out she goes through the pet door wearing her smart collar complete with ID tag. When she nonchalantly reappears she is collarless!

On the other hand a collar should not be too tight. As a guide, you should be able to get two fingers under the collar while your cat is wearing it.

Are safe cat collars expensive? No, you will find that escape collars are on average just slightly higher priced than ordinary cat collars. And you can kit your kitty out with a safety collar in just about any style you like. Plain, fancy and fancier.

Remember that kittens grow into young cats, and young cats grow to be adult cats, and some adult cats get overweight. The point being that you should regularly check that your cat's nice safe cat collar hasn't become too tight. If it has, adjust it so that it is comfortable, or if need be, buy a replacement.

If you like to walk your cat, as many folks do, do not attach the leash to a collar, any sort of collar, a harness should be used. If you attach a leash to a safety cat collar, when your feline strains against the leash, and she will - snap! The collar does its job and breaks open, come back kitty! Use a harness.

Identification tags are a good idea. Cats, as we know, have a habit of wandering and becoming lost, even indoor cats will make a breakout when they can, so ID is important for them too. But some cats will not tolerate an identification tag. They scratch at, bat at and claw at the tag, becoming quite stressed out. You can purchase a safe cat collar with your cat's name and your phone number embroidered on it. No need for a tag.

Fit your cat out with a safe cat collar - she'd feel naked without one.

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Your Cat's Life Is At Stake Pick The Right Cat Collar For Your Cat

Finding the Ideal Cat Collar

If your cat goes outside it's a really good idea to use a collar. It lets other people know that the cat has a home, and if your cat should stray or get lost then the contact details on the collar will have you re-united with your cat in no time.

Deciding what cat collar to buy can be a more difficult choice than you think. Do you go with a flea control collar, a reflective collar, an elasticated collar, a buckle-on collar, or no collar at all.

Do flea collars really work? My experience has been that they don't, but they don't hurt either, so we can look at form and fit. Fit is the most important consideration when buying a cat collar. If the collar is too tight it can cut off the cat's air and blood supply. Choking your cat is not a good thing!! If it's too loose the collar can get caught up on branches and fences while your cat is out playing. Cats have an uncanny knack of getting out of any collar that's too loose. For kittens and still growing cats you'll want an adjustable collar to allow for some growth, but make sure you check the fit on a regular basis.

Most collars have 2 methods of fastening around the cat's neck. You have the traditional buckle style which is easy to put on and take off but the buckle can break. Then there is the slide through adjustable kind. This is a more secure way of fastening but it's also more difficult to adjust, especially if you have a cat that doesn't like having a collar on.

Most cat collars come with an elasticated or a breakaway section. This is a safety feature that allows your cat to escape the collar if it becomes stuck on bushes or fences. It helps avoid strangulation as well as being trapped. Even though a smart cat can figure out how to escape its collar, this is an important safety feature that you should seriously consider. Along these lines, buy a collar made of a material that can be easily cut through in emergencies.

Another feature you may consider is a reflective strip in the cat collar. This can be helpful at night, especially in areas that have a lot of traffic. The number one killer of cats is traffic, so give the driver every chance to see your cat, especially if it's a dark colored cat.

Many collars come with bells or some other noise making device. This is designed to warn potential prey animals that your cat is out hunting. The idea behind these is to avoid your cat bringing home gifts and presents, especially ones that are still alive!! In the main these devices are ineffective and its usually best to remove them so there's less to get caught up in bushes and fences.

If you have an indoor cat that you'd like to introduce to the great outdoors, try buying a cat harness and attach a leash. You should first practice with this indoors until the cat becomes accustomed to it. The next step - take the cat for walks; to the park, to the beach, or to Aunty Jane's house! You can train your cat to use the leash but it will take some time, practice, and a lot of patience.

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