Collars on cats???

Question

How do you get older cats used to having collars on?
I have 4 cats all over the age of one and they have never had on collars. I took one to the vet and had a microchip injected, but it looked like it hurt him so bad I want to get collars and ids, but they won't keep them on.
Any ideas???

Forgot to say that these cats are inside ALL THE TIME.
I just want added protection just in case for some reason they get outside.

Answer 1

You should just buy a collar that will "break-away" in case the cat gets stuck, which hopefully won't happen. These collars have a device that snaps if the fabric starts to snag, etc. We used to use this for our cat, and it worked like a charm because she lost eight collars but she got home safe, which is the best thing. However, microchips are a good alternative too. Cats usually don't feel a thing, so yes, I would recommend changing your vet; it should not hurt! Good luck, and whatever choice you make, I hope it works out for the best.

Answer 2

Put the collar on and make sure u can fit your two fingers in between the collar and the cat. Then there should be no way for the cats to slide their collars off. Then you go and get their ids and hook them to the collar. As time goes by they will get used to the collar being on them. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

The Microchip needle looks big, but I assure you I do this almost daily and it is painless.We have Pet cats at the Shelter where I work.We simply put a collar on them and they get use to it..If your cats are going to be going outdoors alot and rambling you need to get collars that will break away if they get caught on something.Good luck..You will have better luck recovering your cat if he/she is wearing a collar with a rabies tag and becomes lost!

Answer 4

dont put collars on your cats unless you keep them indoors at all times. Cats strangle themselves from branches and things and the noises the tags make attract dogs.

I really cant understand people and cats... theyre not dogs, theyre independent and roam all over Gods earth for days weeks and months on end, so collaring one doesnt make any sense to me on any level. We had a cat that took off for 8 years. Came back though. Good as new, lived to be 20 something. They're just made to live on their own.

Although i do know that if you just put them on and leave them alone with it, they'll eventually realize they cant get it off and get used to it. It just might take a couple days.

Answer 5

When u play wit them tie a thin piece of cloth around the neck, they wont like it but keep doing it often they will get used to it, then u can put on the collar, if it necessary do it other wise never force a cat to wear a collar, they like bein independent, jus imagine how we wud feel if our parents collared us

Answer 6

I would seek another Vet because it should not hurt the animal to microchip and if your cats go outside that is the safest. Collars on cats do not work and they can hurt themselves with them.

Answer 7

Microchipping an animal does not hurt it. Perhaps you should change your vet. Cats can (and do) get seriously hurt or killed by collars. They get caught in trees, bushes, stair legs, dressing gown cords, etc.

Stay well clear of them.

Answer 8

Micro chipping once done causes no pain.
Trying to collar older cats can be tricky.one
One major problem is the getting it caught and choking . They will try just about anything to get it off.

Answer 9

NOOO I have seen soooo many cats die from collars getting stuck on branchs, shrubs, other things, collars are dangerous for cats

Answer 10

I looked up the info for you

One lady wrote that her cats would never wear a collar
until they tried a leather one & that the cats don't mind the
leather colar. good luck