The biggest worry for me is theres a rule in our neighborhood that all pets have to have a collar or they'll be taken to the pound. If you cant answer my first question how can I help make sure my cat isnt taken to the pound?
2006-06-21 11:16:45 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
If you've tried to tighten the collar (within comfort) and it still comes off, try a collar with a harness that goes around his front legs. Otherwise, ask someone at your pet supply store for some ideas. They must know something since this is a common problem.
Other options you might consider:
1) Have him be an indoor cat. It's safer (from cars, eating something harmful, cat fights, unnecessary breeding) and keeps him from killing birds.
2) Have a chip implanted in your cat. It's not the cheapest option, but would make sure that he is returned to you.
2006-06-21 11:20:25 · answer #1 · answered by mfg 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even if you are able to get the cat to wear a collar, Please get him/ her microchipped if you let the cat roam out doors, anything can happen to a collar and you wouldn't want to lose your baby.
If the collar has a bell, take the bell off, it drive the kitty crazy, bell noises do that to cats, (why do you think cat toys have bells?)
If not, keep the cat in the house a few days, start with a peice of thred, tie some thread around his little cat neck, (always with a two finger gap for kitty comfort) then after a day, go up to thread, then maybe a ribbon, then to a collar, get him used to the idea, they're like people remember the first time u wore a bra... omg so inhumane!!! :) love to ur kitty
2006-06-21 13:42:36 · answer #2 · answered by slices_of_heaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The collar may be too loose. You should be able to slide two fingers between your cat's neck and the collar. You might also want to look into a harness instead of a standard collar. Harnesses go around the neck and middle and are much more difficult for an animal to remove.
In case he does remove the caller, talk to your vet about having an ID chip implanted under the skin on your cat's back, This way, if he is taken to the pound they will scan him and be able to look you up.
2006-06-21 11:22:04 · answer #3 · answered by Be_loislane1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check into your "laws and rules" because sometimes cats are considered "wild animals", depending on where you are. And, in all fairness, it's not a good idea to collar a cat -- ESPECIALLY if they go out -- because they get into so many things they can hang themselves, trap themselves, strangle themselves, etc. He would need a breakaway collar, for sure. But, you should also have him microchipped just in case he does get sent to the pound.
The best thing would be to just keep him inside. If that's not possible, I would say talk to the "authorities" in question here and explain your situation and see what they suggest. Dogs really shouldn't be out running loose, but with outside cats, you can't keep them in a yard unless you have REALLY high walls.
I wish you the best of luck. That's a hard one.
2006-06-21 11:36:04 · answer #4 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats just will not keep collars on. I know, I had one who wouldn't. I would find them outside in the yard after an hour of being put on. The best solution is to keep your cat indoors. Have the cat neutered before hand. There are many awful diseases that your cat can pick up from the feral population outside.
2006-06-21 11:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG-that really sucks!Since your cat seems not to like the collar-what if you michro-chiped!Most cats will ot stay on a collar and a harness is not to great either-even if your kitten gets taken to the puond-he will be reterned to you because they are not allowed to put down an animal with a michro-chip!GOOD LUCK!
2006-06-21 11:46:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my cats managed to get his lower mandibular caught in the collar. It was terrifying....I had to cut the collar off. I thank God it happened when I was home. Yes, the implants are the best...well actully the best is to keep the cat indoors. Provide him with inside stimulation....toys, windows etc. and he will be happy.
2006-06-21 16:57:00 · answer #7 · answered by Sherie21st 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oy! We all have this problem! We use Harmony cat collars. They are break-away collars that will come apart if your cat gets stuck, but ours still can't figure out how to get them off. Our cats have gotten out of everything else, but this one works! Give it a shot!
2006-06-21 12:10:20 · answer #8 · answered by Sunny Christian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two suggestions.
1. Tighten the collar, not so it chokes him but so he can't take it off.
2. They have these micro-chips they can embed in you cat. It's kind of like a GPS. You will always know where he is. And its not that expensive.
2006-06-21 11:22:09 · answer #9 · answered by sweettooth2112 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could save the collar around, and attempt it on him on occasion to work out if he warms as much as the assumption. Microchipping him is wonderful, however. whether he did have a collar & identity tag, if he have been given exterior, there is usually a threat of the collar bumped off after snagging on a branch, etc. Microchips can not wander away, this is truly effective interior the form of a lacking cat. Now, I even have 2 indoor cats (my very own, plus a stray I took in those days) and the two have collars. No intentions of them getting exterior. I basically like the look of a collar on a cat. :) P.S. Did your collar have a bell? if so, removing the bell seems to truly help while getting a cat/kitten adjusted to donning a collar. sometimes, it truly is basically the bell that freaks them out.
2016-10-31 06:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by garion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋