We've tried putting it on him, but he just wriggles it until he can chew it. I want him to be able to go outside and explore, but not without a collar.
Any help would be appreciated!
2007-01-31 08:48:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
When I put a collar on my cat first I made sure it didn't have a bell, then I made sure it was tight enough- but not too tight, and snipped the long end off so he couldn't chew it. I intended to put it on him for a short while each day so he could get used to it, but he went completely loopy for around 5 mins when I put it on him, then settled down. I decided to leave it on him at this point, as it seemed sensible not to put him through the shock and newness of it all twice. He occasionally had a loopy moment in the first week or so, but he got over it very quickly. I added a bell and name/ phone number tag a month or so later as he was getting to want to go out alone. You might need to get someone to help you by holding the cat while you put the collar on him at first, I wouldn't reccommend taking it on and off him, I think that just prolongs the agony for him, but they get used to it quick, just do it!
2007-01-31 18:30:50 · answer #1 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best advice I can give you is to forget the collar thing. They are a waste of time. Like you, I was worried about letting my kitten out without a collar and name disc, but it was a pointless exercise. She continually came in collarless or at least disc-less! The collar gets caught in trees etc and can be dangerous. So I just got her micro-chipped and she is now collar-free, safe and happy! Good luck!
2007-01-31 11:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by martina_ie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you'll just have to try and put it on for a short while at a time, maybe even starting with 30 seconds, gradually building up until he will tolerate it.
Why do you want him to wear a collar, though ?!
2007-01-31 08:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try using a very soft & lightweight safety collar like a Beastie Band. My cats don't even seem to notice them. http://www.beastiebands.com/
Make sure any collar you use on him either stretches all the way around to release, or has a safety breakaway catch. The safety release should allow him to get out of his collar if he gets caught on something - VERY important for cats, because they climb up high and could get hung if their collar gets caught on something and doesn't come off.
2007-01-31 09:04:31 · answer #4 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it's not a flea collar, they can be very irritating. I thought I had a prob with my kitt until I put an ordinary collar on and then she was fine.
I recommend a reflective one for safety.
And no bell.
2007-01-31 08:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Alicat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a collar on him and distract him with food and toys, do this for about 25 mintues a day till he gets used to it, then try taking him outside, but watch him. if he explores and doesn't try to remove his collar your fine. if he still isn't used to it, just give it time
2007-01-31 11:22:30 · answer #6 · answered by meatismurder90 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should try all methods that have been metioned so far & if none of them work then just go for a micro chip, it is probably a lot more safe than a collar anyway.
2007-01-31 12:06:28 · answer #7 · answered by mellymellomellie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I did for my cat, we bougt a small cat collar that was still to big for him. So we cut the extra piece of collar off, now my cat loves his collar. But before then, he hated it for that thing.
2007-01-31 09:22:57 · answer #8 · answered by snape_fan_2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting a collar that is almost the catts fur collar, which doesnt jingle. Maybe the collar is uncomfortable for the cat, or she doesnt like it there. if the cat cant hear it (jingling) or see it ( camaflouge) there wouldnt be a problem for her/ him to wear one
2007-01-31 08:55:13 · answer #9 · answered by nelly♥............... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't leave the collar on for a long time. Leave it on for mabye and hour or less. Gradually leave it on longer and longer until he gets used to the feeling. Don't force it, just be patient.
2007-01-31 09:01:42 · answer #10 · answered by xoluvyaxo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋