Should i collar cat

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It's also important to ensure your cat's collar is snugly fitted so that you can squeeze one fingertip only, flat to your cat, between the collar and their skin , to prevent them from being able to get the collar in their mouths. Here at Supakit, we take collar safety even further. We design our collars to have the most slimline profile possible, to reduce the risk of a snag happening in the first place. And, if a snag does occur, we offer two sizes of collar with different strength safety buckles to ensure that whatever weight your cat is, it will be heavy enough to trigger their safety buckle successfully.

But the truth is that microchips can migrate, making them more difficult to find when your cat is scanned. Utilizing both a collar and a microchip will help your lost cat get back home more quickly.

So a breakaway collar designed specifically for cats is your best option. Your cat should also have an ID tag and a current Rabies tag; Rabies vaccination is mandated by state law. Depending on your city, you may also need a license for your cat.

But be warned — not all cat collars are safe. And there is increasing debate among vets and vet nurses about whether cats should wear them at all. At Vets Now, we have seen scores of cats left injured by their collars.

There have also been numerous incidents of cats suffering serious wounds as a result of poorly-fitting collars cutting into their armpits and necks. They have essential functions, so I think the benefits outweigh the risks.

I use reflective collars which make the cats more visible in the dusk when road traffic accidents commonly occur. We have lost several collars over the years which indicates how often they can get caught.

I always have my all pets microchipped in addition to this. At Vets Now, our vets and vet nurses are actively encouraged to discuss cases, positive and negative experiences, ethical dilemmas, and valuable research they have come across during their work. In one of those discussions, they have been debating the pros and cons of cat collars — as well as some of the frightening collar-related injuries they have treated.

Some are in favour of cats wearing quick release collars while others are against collars full-stop.