How tight should a collar be?

Question

I have 2 kitties a dog and a lizard! I want to put cute little collars on them (not sure about the lizard though) how tight should they be?

Answer 1

the collars should be lose but not so lose that it will slip off their heads when they pull

Answer 2

You should be able to lay 3 fingers flat and slide them under the collar with out choking the cat. ake sure there are no loose ends to tangle on anything if you let the cat outside. Be prepared, cats usually dont like collars and it will take it a little time to adjust and get used to the "feel" of it. Good Luck with the lizard, lol.

Answer 3

They should be tight enough not to come off but not so tight they are digging into the animals skin. For dogs and cats, you should be able to move the collar around full circle and also fit two fingers between the collar and the neck. As for lizards lol sorry no clue but its generally the same u shud b able to move it full circle ie right around and back to where it was.

Answer 4

Kitties should have break-a-way collars in case they get hung up on something. They will break apart instead of choking them. You should be able to get two fingers under their collar when your kitties are wearing them.
Same with dogs, you should be able to get two fingers under their collar. Just make sure it will not slip off their heads. If you have a dog with a narrow head, like a greyhound, you should purchase what is called a martingale collar. They won't slip off.

For lizards I'm not so sure. Maybe a small cat collar. they come in such jazzy designs.

Answer 5

They should be tight enough that they don't fall off when the animal moves, but not so tight that you can't fit two fingers under neath. If you pull on it you should be able to slide it off. You don't want to choke them! For the lizard, depending on the type, you want it fairly tight around it's neck, unless it is just for aesthetics then it can be however loose you want it. Be careful when putting collars on your pets so you don't poke them in the eye or let it be loose enough to get caught on something!

Answer 6

You have to be able to put 2 fingers through the collar.

Answer 7

You should be able to put 2 fingers under the collar of your pets. If they are still growing, you need to check them often. I dont reccomend that you put one on your lizard, as he may catch himself on something and hang himself.

Answer 8

a collar should be just right, it should be tight enough for the dog 2 keep around its neck but loose enough not 2 choke it

Answer 9

breakaway collars for the cats insert two fingers, if easily inserted between collar and neck, is ok. Same on dogs insert two fingers between collar and neck, if easily inserted is ok. the lizard??? I've no idea.

Answer 10

if you can slip 2 fingers underneath the collar 'comfortably'... then the fit is right. (on a dog) Collars on cats, especially if they go outdoors, i would not recommend. They can get caught on things, and possibly strangle the cat.

Answer 11

If they are buckle or snap collars, you should be able to fit two fingers between the collar and your pet's neck.