We generally argue about collars for cats! Some of us put them on a collar at a young age and then continue with a harness and go for walks outside. Some of us are completely against it and think it is extremely risky. So, how can we discuss what is right and according to whom? If we have a blind cat friend, a collar with a rattle can help us find them easily and give them a sense of security as they hear the sound. But using a collar should be started at a young age if they are to be worn at all. In our little cat friends, problems such as jaw compression may occur because they are small, and they are constantly moving and want to play. Again, when they are alone at home, these collars can be attached to places you wouldn’t even think of, and cases that result in death, such as drowning, may occur. Let’s say your friend ran away from home. If the collar of our pet friends has its name and your phone number, it will be very easy to find them, or for those who find them to contact you. Nevertheless, you should think twice about the idea of putting a collar on outside the house.
If you want to take your pet friend to the vet or for a walk outside (this is of course up to you, or recommended, although not essential, in some obesity treatments), you can put on a collar to protect and secure your friend from attacks by other animals. In such a case, there should be a gap between the collar and the neck, neither too narrow nor too wide, with two fingers between the collar and the neck. Again, a chest harness should be preferred and can be connected to this collar. Chest collars are considered safer than other collars and are a healthier method because they do not put all the pressure on the neck during pulling movements. Considering that cats are more independent creatures than dogs, putting a collar on is a stress factor for most of them if they are not used to it at a young age. If you want them to get into the habit later, make sure to reward them when they are in their calmest mood. It should also be remembered that our pet friends can never be trained on a collar.
