Kittens will need our ‘petite’ size and a suede-lined collar is excellent for a young cat getting used to wearing a collar as they are nice and soft against their neck. Our recommendation is to wait until they are over 16 weeks old or weigh over 2.5kg. Breeders often put little velcro fabric collars on kittens to tell them apart, and this is safe but they will need to grow a little more before they can wear a proper collar. You shouldn’t fit a collar on a very young kitten as they will be too small and have developing neck muscles. When is it safe for a kitten to wear a collar? Take a look at our detailed fitting guide. As a general guide, there should be room to fit 2 fingers (2.5cm/1inch) between the collar and your cat's neck for a snug but comfortable fit. When fitting your cat's collar, make sure it isn't too tight or too loose – enough to be comfortable without being too restrictive. Click here to see our full range of cat collars Always buy a collar with a breakaway style buckle, like Cheshire & Wain’s range of safe cat collars. A breakaway cat collar is designed to literally break away if your cat gets caught on something.
Plastic buckles, which are opened by pressing the sides inwards, are not safe because they require human intervention to open them up. The catch will open automatically if your cat gets caught or entangled because force will be applied to the collar strap, which will cause the clip to break open. You can open them up by pulling the strap apart on either side of the safety catch. All Cheshire & Wain safety cat collars feature a clasp that we designed in-house from scratch and it’s made and tested right here in the UK.īreakaway-style safety buckles open under pressure when force is applied to them. Remember, not all safety hardware is created equal - many catches are mass-produced with varying quality control and testing levels. The catch is set to a tensile strength of 2.5kg, meaning that it is designed to break open if the collar is being tugged or pulled under force - when it matters most. Our signature breakaway catch is a discreet clasp on the side of each collar. It’s important that your cat has the ability to free themselves as this will prevent harm and distress. If your cat is wearing a collar with a breakaway catch, the collar will break open if they find themselves in a sticky situation. There’s usually a dominant cat who likes to get into fights and a cat who gets picked on.Ī bell is an excellent way to let the less dominant cats know where the bully is so that they can avoid confrontation.What is a breakaway cat collar and how does it work?Ĭats are naturally curious creatures, and their playful antics can sometimes lead to their collar getting caught on objects or branches, which could be potentially dangerous. Some cat parents who have multiple cats might have to deal with multi-cat aggression. It works as a warning sound for possible prey, which helps them escape if your cat gets close to them. With that being said, let’s see how a collar bell can benefit you and your cat.Ī bell can help you locate your cat around the house, so if your cat likes to hide, pounce, or both, you won’t have to worry about her whereabouts.Ĭats, especially when small, can be at risk of being accidentally stepped on, and a bell helps to protect them against that.Ī cat collar bell comes in handy if you want to control your cat’s hunting habits. A cat collar bell can reach a maximum volume of 50 dB, which is a thousand times quieter than the 80 dB sound. Studies have found that cats’ hearing can’t be affected by long-term exposure to sounds up to 80 dB approximately. However, it’s known that a collar bell cannot harm your cat’s hearing.
Some might like the bell, some might need time to get used to it, others won’t be able to stand it. While it’s true that the breakaway feature means that cats can lose the collar, if they return home, the cost of replacing the collar-if they lose it-will be much less than dealing with an injury or something even worse. Our top pick is the Rogz Night Cat Safety Release Collar because it is durable, reflective, and has a reliable breakaway closure. They can get stuck on a branch, a fence, or other objects. The breakaway buckle is even more important for cats who are indoor/outdoor since supervision is even harder while they’re outside. Because of that, their collar can get stuck on something, and bad things can happen if they get stuck while unsupervised. We all know that cats love to explore, get into small spaces and play with their beloved cat parents. This feature is essential to protect our cats. Breakaway collars, also called safety collars, are a type of collar with a buckle specially made to unclick if there’s a force pulling it. Your cat’s life can literally be affected by the type of collar you purchase. "This "high-quality" collar was easy for testers to adjust ("it works like a regular breakaway collar," said one) and brought "a touch of elegance" to any house cat."