I think the purpose of a cat collar is to provide an ID for the pet in . However, with a safety collar, it comes off real easily. What sense of wearing it for recovery purpose if it falls off so easily. It's just a catch 22 issue. Anyone like to share?
2007-10-04 06:54:18 · 7 answers · asked by h2o 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Yes, the cat collar issue is a true catch 22. On one hand, the cat needs a collar for identification. On the other, a snagged cat collar can cause a cat's neck to break. I use safety collars on my cats, but I use the type that require a lot of force to pull off. I've found that the Whisker City brands that you can buy at PetSmart require a lot of force to pull off, particularly the ones that have the three prongs in the clasp that says Safe Cat. There's another type that has no words on it but has an even more difficult clasp. (Not even my Wulfgar, who broke three different types of safety collars, can break or get out of this one!) It can also be bought at PetSmart. It's usually in solid colors.
2007-10-04 07:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by Avie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats can get caught on fences, tree branches and other things they think they can get past. I've found two collars wrapped against the chain link fencing on the bottom where a cat slid under and got caught. He got out of the collar without strangling or injuring himself, so in that sense it was a life saver. A cat caught at the top of a fence can die from suffocation if they had a regular leather collar on instead of a break away one. It's for their safety.
2007-10-04 14:21:06 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safety collar prevents choking accidents in the event it becomes caught on something.
If the ID is heavy enough to open the collar, it's too heavy for your cat to wear. Have you considered getting an ID chip implanted, or a tattoo?
(I'd opt for the tattoo, since I've read that implants can lead to infection.)
My three cats wear heavily reflective safety collars, and I replace them at least once a year when they become frayed. I keep their rabies tags in a file at home. Because they are strictly indoor cats, I don't have them tattooed or implanted, and I don't have ID tags for them.
2007-10-04 07:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by felines 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I gave up on collars.They were both micro chipped and that was it.The little stinkers worked together and actually pulled each other's off,they would *not* wear them,and that was that.Unless you have a strict "house cat" I would not advise a collar,if your cat goes out prowling and hunting he or she is very likely to come back minus whatever collar you tried to put on.Just stick with the micro chip.
2007-10-04 07:11:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had the same quandry and have just given up on collars for my cats. I know someone with eight or so cats who never go outside. They all have collars.
My cats are microchipped and I have cat fence-in for my garden so they don't leave my property.
2007-10-04 07:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have the one that just stretches. My cat did get caught hanging in a tree and she slipped herself right out of it pretty easy. I won't get the break away ones, they come off too easy.
2007-10-04 07:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by Sarahz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you don't know who your cats are? why would you have to identify your own cats in your own house.
if you keep your cats indoors or only take them out on a leash, you won't have to worry about this now will ya?! there! now that this is off your mind you can get back to work.
2007-10-04 07:18:58 · answer #7 · answered by catloverme123 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋