When can I put a collar on my kitten?

Question

My kitten is 8 weeks and a housecat. I have bought her a gorgeous diamonte pink collar and wondered if I can put this on her now? Do they have to be a certain size to wear a collar as she is really teeny?

Thanks

Answer 1

I would think she is still a little small for a diamante collar as it is probably a bit stiff. I would recommend getting her a really soft collar for the time being to get her used to having something around her neck, and then when she gets to to six months or so swap it for the pretty one.

Answer 2

well, ur lucky 'cause she's young and yu can train her to wear collars. Mine is 2 years old but I put a collar on her all the same although she's a housecat too.
There's no reason for that but I'm trying that to see what would happen.
You can put the collar on her but always leave a thumb space between the collar and her neck so she wouldn't suffocate.
good luck
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sara

Answer 3

You can put it on her now; tighten it as far as it will go, or so that you can slide your finger comfortably between the collar & her neck (without pulling the collar against the other side of her neck). Whichever is looser. Make sure the collar you got is a safety collar, that way if she gets hung up she will be able to get free.

Check the fit every 4-5 days or so! Kittens grow very quickly and the collar will get tight on her faster than you think!

Answer 4

I wouldn't put a collar on a kitten. There is just too much opportunity for a lively kitten to get "hung up" on it, even in a house. If you are not there all the time she could definitely have a tragic accident and even if you are there it doesn't take long for a kitten to strangle from a collar. She might enjoy playing with the collar and I wouldn't put it on her.

Answer 5

I've had a kitten from him being 8 weeks old, and it's too young for a collar, if it's a house cat anyway she shouldn't need one yet. My kitten has just been neutered and I bought him one when he came home. He is 6 months old and not been outdoors yet, he won't go out in this cold weather. He tried to get it off but soon got fed up trying.

Answer 6

i've got two cats i put collars on em at around 20 weeks, but the only reason they wear a collar is because they go outside (flea collar & bell to scare prey away).

i think if they were house cats i wouldnt bother with a collar, does your cat really want 1 or do u thinkit'll look nice?

Answer 7

if the cat will be a housecat dont put a collar on it i have 3 housecats tryed collars on them its not a good idea
they get there paws in it or caught on something and will strangle it

Answer 8

I grew up with cats all my life. You are safe putting a collar on her now, as long as it isn't super heavy. Make sure you can fit a finger in between her neck and her collar, however too loose and she could catch it on something. Hopefully this was helpful.

Answer 9

now...but oh my dear god r u guno hav fun!!! my friend had to call me round 2 help her put the coller on. admittly her 2 yr old had terrorfied the poor thing by dropping it in a bath...n then we tried puttn the collar on, bad idea. Titch (inventive name 4 a kitten i kno) is now 7 months old n very happy still tryin 2 get out his collar!! lol oh n needs no help from the 2 yr old 2 get in the bath now, he'll do it of his own accord!!

Answer 10

You can put it on her now. Just watch her for the first couple of weeks to make sure she doesn't get hung up on anything. Remember she may really dislike it for a while. With an indoor cat, you don't need to put a collar on them....my male hated it so much, we never bothered trying to get him used to one.