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You can buy them collars, if you do buy the safe release collars, these collars will automatically open if your cat get stuck with the collars somewhere. many cats will lose their collars almost immediately but you cannot predict that in advance, you have to try it.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
In my experience, a cat who wants to escape from something like a harness will eventually find a way. I do think that this type tends to work a little better: https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/petsafe-gentle-leader-come-with-me-kitty-harness-and-bungee-leash-in-blue I also think training is very important: put the harness on for very short periods of time while offering food or a treat and gradually work your way up to longer time. If he starts to get upset with the harness training is over and you should take it off. All harness time should be fun! Once he seems comfortable you can then try adding a lead.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
He should be fine with a collar. Make sure it is a safety, or break away, collar in case he gets hung up somewhere. An example can be seen at the link below. https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/cat/cat-collars-leashes-and-harnesses/standard-cat-collars/good2go-blue-link-breakaway-cat-collars
Updated on August 12th, 2025
If your cat is not used to wearing a collar, he may be a little annoyed or upset by having a collar placed on him. However there are several things you can do to help him feel a little more comfortable wearing it. The first is to make sure the collar fits appropriately- you should be able to slip a finger between the collar and your cat's neck to ensure the fit is good but not too tight. Most cat collars have some stretch to them as well, or a clasp that will easily break away to prevent choking if caught on something. The second step is to gradually get your cat used to the collar and to associate it with something positive. If your cat has a favorite snack or treat, give him the treat when you place the collar on, and continue distracting him with treats for a few minutes as he wears it. If it gets uncomfortable, or he bothers with it, take it off for a bit, then try again with treats and wearing it. He will quickly learn that the collar means good stuff! Your cat may still sometime
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I would suggest sticking with a harness you are sure that your cat annoy scape from. Also, since you are taking him for walks regularly I would recommend making sure you have your cat microchipped so that if he does get away from you he will have a better chance of being returned. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Boop by Petco. Best of luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025